Recognizing that in every group or organization, even great ones, it is acknowledged that not all who belong will actively engage in advocacy of the organizations’ mission or purpose. However, there are some who will, by example or by deed, be responsible for the advancement of the groups’ efforts. Equally important, they will be responsible for other individuals adopting the groups cause and seeking admission into the group or organization.

Like all organizations with a worthy purpose, the ACFS has such members. Members whose actions have resulted in anti-fraud professionals seeking admission to the ACFS, taking a place within our ranks, and becoming supporters of the goals and mission of the ACFS. This order was created to both recognize and honor those members.

The name of this order can be traced directly to our National Emblem, and the concept can be traced to the remarks a new member made at the 3 rd National Fraud Conference in Buena Park, California in October of 2003.

In the Heraldry of our National Emblem, the Coil or Rope is discussed and identified as being the item that holds fast together the internal components of our emblem. While this is very true, for those that look very closely at the emblem they will see a very small, thin line on the inner side of the Coil that serves to strengthen the Coil. This very thin, but unbroken ring, is seldom noticed but it is always present and every day lends its strength to the Coil thereby making a difference – this is the “ Inner Circle.”

Members of the “ Inner Circle” have conducted themselves or engaged in such efforts as to cause others to see the merit of their efforts. And the order is justly named and the members of this order rightly inducted.

Congratulations to each member!