An online ticketing platform has reportedly lost more than $1,100 in a credit card scam, one of two fraud cases reported this month highlighting growing threats to local businesses and institutions.

According to police, an individual allegedly used fraudulent credit cards flagged by Visa to purchase event tickets through the company’s application in late August. The co-owner detected the suspicious activity and reported it, prompting an investigation and police interviews with the business.

In a separate case on 15 September, staff at a local educational institution were duped by a caller who impersonated a well-known figure. The individual allegedly attempted to persuade employees to buy $200 in mobile phone credit for several numbers. The school director later reported the incident, which was referred to the appropriate police station.

The incidents show how criminals are combining digital fraud with more traditional impersonation scams to exploit trust and technology. Police say investigations into both matters are continuing as efforts are made to identify those responsible.