The Institute of Counter Fraud Specialists was established to provide direction and assistance to members and advance the profession of Counter Fraud Specialist (CFS). It came about when an increasing number of CFS, linked by a common specialist qualification, came to a growing consensus about how they should work and the standards expected of them and from that the Institute was the next natural step.

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There are many good reasons to becoming a member. Here are just a few. You will have access to: The only on-line chat room for counter fraud professionals, Regular fraud news, Quarterly Newsletters, Job alerts and Various discounts and Benefits for members.

Changes to membership entitlement.

If you have not yet qualified as an ACFS but are currently undergoing Foundation Level training, you can join as a Student Member.

If you work as a Counter Fraud Specialist but have not attained the ACFS qualification you may be eligible join as an Associate Member.