The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Omaha field office announced Tuesday that it is actively looking for potential victims of a financial fraud scheme linked to a local travel‑planning business. According to the FBI, individuals who booked domestic or international trips through Captivating Travels – a service operated by Connie Seastedt – may have had their credit‑card information misused.
What the FBI says
FBI officials said the investigation covers a period from June 2024 through August 2026. During that time, Seastedt allegedly accessed clients’ credit‑card data and used it to make unauthorized purchases. While Seastedt is believed to have worked out of the Omaha area, the bureau warned that victims could be located anywhere in the United States.
How to report
Potential victims are urged to complete an online form provided by the FBI and to email any supporting documentation to [email protected]. The agency emphasized that providing as much detail as possible – such as dates of travel, amounts charged, and copies of receipts – will help investigators determine the scope of the fraud and pursue appropriate legal action.
Why this matters to Omaha residents
Travel scams can have a lasting financial impact on families, especially when unauthorized charges appear on credit cards that families rely on for everyday expenses. By alerting the community early, the FBI hopes to limit further damage and recover lost funds where possible. Local law‑enforcement partners are also reviewing the case to ensure that any related criminal activity is addressed promptly.
Community response
Local consumer‑protection groups have praised the FBI’s outreach, noting that public awareness is a critical first step in preventing similar schemes. “When scammers target travelers, they often exploit the excitement of planning a vacation to bypass normal safeguards,” said Jane Miller, director of the Nebraska Consumer Advocacy Center. “We encourage anyone who booked through Captivating Travels to come forward so the FBI can protect more families.”
Residents who suspect they may be victims are reminded that the FBI’s request is purely informational; there is no cost to submit a report, and the bureau will not ask for payment to investigate.
Next steps
The investigation remains ongoing. The FBI has not released the name of any additional suspects or indicated whether criminal charges have been filed. Officials said they will provide updates as the case develops and urged the public to stay vigilant when sharing personal financial information online or over the phone.
Original reporting: KLKN-TV – News, Weather and Sports for Lincoln, Nebraska — read the source article.
