Celeste Embrey

wife, mom, attorney, advocate for @texasbankers

[Senator John Cornyn @JohnCornyn]

Enjoyed meeting with @texasbankersCEO Chris Furlow & other members of @texasbankers leadership to discuss the CLARITY Act and how Congress can ensure that Texans' hard-earned money remains secure.

[Chris Furlow @texasbankersCEO]

Governor Abbott made it official today at @texasbankers Annual Convention: Texas is America’s New Financial Capital! Thank you, Governor, for your historic leadership. @GovAbbottPress

https://t.co/kTgYm5m0Bo

[Celeste Embrey @celestemay]

.@texasbankers, don’t forget to VOTE even if you missed the March Primary! Tomorrow is the last day of Early Voting and Election Day is Tuesday, May 26!

[Texas Business Roundtable @TXRoundtable]

Get Out the Vote for the Runoff! If you voted in the Primary, vote in the same runoff. If you didn't vote in the Primary, you can vote in either runoff. The leaders chosen in these races will keep Texas creating jobs. When, Where, Who: https://t.co/ZRNK3lsz6S

[FBI Dallas @FBIDallas]

Tech Support Scams: $89 Million Stolen from Texans in 2024

In these scams, criminals pose as customer support representatives from financial institutions, utility companies, cryptocurrency exchanges, and other businesses. They offer to fix non-existent issues with your device or account for a fee -- all so they can gain access to your financial accounts or cryptocurrency wallets.

[FBI Dallas @FBIDallas]

The effects of Elder Fraud can be devastating. Learn what the FBI is doing to fight against scammers and how collaboration among law enforcement agencies is a key tool being used.

Learn more by watching the video here: https://t.co/BE5g5hswWA

[FBI Dallas @FBIDallas]

FBI Operation Winter SHIELD: Ten Actions to Improve Cyber Resilience

Review this list of 10 high-impact actions that your business or organization can take to better secure its information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) environments .

[U.S. Secret Service @SecretService]

This time of year, beware of increased romance scam activity!

Scammers spend weeks building trust via dating sites, social media or even 'wrong number' texts. They love-bomb you with messages and gifts before pushing you onto a fraudulent crypto trading platform. If you see huge, short-term once-in-a-lifetime gains, trust your gut and don't let heartbreak lead to bankruptcy.

🚩Learn how to identify red flags and protect yourself at https://t.co/q58jA7NGu7

#DatingOrDefrauding

[CFTC @CFTC]

Valentine’s Day is almost here! Before you make a new online connection, learn about relationship investment scams. Anyone can be targeted. Be prepared and learn ways to protect your life savings: https://t.co/Pb57dUusRo #DatingorDefrauding #GlobalRISCampaign

[FBI Dallas @FBIDallas]

#DYK Romance scammers use information from social media to try to gain their victim’s trust. Be careful what you post online and stop to think before you engage further. Learn more red
flags at https://t.co/5fyHWkylJE and report fraud to the #FBI at https://t.co/Y65F8KJfqo. #TakeABeat

[Celeste Embrey @celestemay]

Creative solutions at #txlege are designed to reduce this loss. Education & collaboration are key. @texasbankers work with customers every day to prevent fraudsters from stealing Texans' hard-earned money but there is more work to be done!

[FBI Dallas @FBIDallas]

Texans lost $57,144,194 to Romance & Confidence Scams in 2024, according to complaints received by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (https://t.co/LqCqVmEwbQ).

Romance scams can happen to anyone. Scammers often use the illusion of a romantic relationship to eventually convince you to send them money. Learn how to protect yourself: https://t.co/5fyHWkylJE

[FBI Dallas @FBIDallas]

Business Email Compromise (BEC) Scams are one of the most financially damaging online crimes. It exploits the fact that most of us rely on email to conduct both our personal and professional business.

For more information on Business Email Compromise, visit:
https://t.co/3ugaaNnxUJ

[Celeste Embrey @celestemay]

.@texasbankers, please contact @JohnCornyn and @tedcruz TODAY and ask them to protect local communities and the banks who serve them by closing the stablecoin interest loophole. Send your message via TBA's Action Center at: https://t.co/KwXfV2toQA

[Celeste Embrey @celestemay]

Thanks you so much for making the time to see us, Mr. Chairman. @texasbankers are grateful for your willingness to sit down and discuss important issues for our customers and communities.

[Rep. Roger Williams @RepRWilliams]

Today, I had a productive meeting with the Texas Bankers Association to discuss repealing the CFPB’s Section 1071 Rule and reducing regulatory burdens on our community banks.

Overregulation hurts small lenders and limits credit for families and small businesses.

As your Congressman, I am committed to protecting access to capital!

[Celeste Embrey @celestemay]

They were outstanding witnesses!

[SWGSB @swgsb]

Two members of the SW Graduate School of Banking leadership, @JillCastilla, president and CEO of the @CitizensEdmond, and Chris Furlow (@texasbankersCEO), president and CEO of @texasbankers, testified this week before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services a hearing on The Future of Deposit Insurance.

Watch the testimony at https://t.co/Dk6eQM05DS #SWGSB #banking #bankdirectoreducation #executiveeducation

[Celeste Embrey @celestemay]

Important and thoughtful discussion was had on an issue that must be addressed when there is no crisis or systemic event. @texasbankers appreciate committee members’ willingness to work on this issue!

[Chris Furlow @texasbankersCEO]

Community & mid-size banks are ‘systemically important’ to the communities they serve. I was pleased to testify before @FinancialCmte about a multi-association backed 2-step approach to deposit insurance reform that is fair & protects all banks, not just TBTF. Thank you @RepFrenchHill for convening this critical hearing. @ArkBankers @COBankersAssn @kybankers @mobankers @NHBANKERS @OklahomaBankers @texasbankers

[Chris Furlow @texasbankersCEO]

The @texasbankers leadership and members congratulate @FDICgov acting Chairman Travis Hill on his nomination by the President to fill the role permanently. He has been voice for common-sense regulatory reform, and, with critical issues like deposit insurance reform to address, we respectfully ask the Senate to confirm him expeditiously.

[Celeste Embrey @celestemay]

@jaspscherer @rebekahallen @PeteSessions probably has a name to add to your list of Republicans that predate the first Trump term.

[Celeste Embrey @celestemay]

.@texasbankers, Sens. Durbin & Marshall are trying to add card routing mandates to the GENIUS Act, legislation creating a much-needed framework for stablecoin. Let Sens. Cornyn & Cruz know you OPPOSE adding the CCCA to the GENIUS Act at: https://t.co/OjU1Iq0A4u

[Chris Furlow @texasbankersCEO]

“Keep the main thing the main thing.”
Best overall banking speech I’ve heard. Smart, informed banking & regulatory policy from @USTreasury @SecScottBessent @ABABankers that grasps the critical role of community banks in a strong economy. @texasbankers thanks you Mr. Secretary

[Celeste Embrey @celestemay]

It’s always great to see @RepCraigGoldman! Metroplex area @texasbankers appreciate your service and your willingness to hear about issues impacting our customers and communities!