TL;DR: ClearSale was founded in 2001 as the first fraud-prevention company in Latin America and is now an Experian company, protecting 100,000+ ecommerce merchants with AI plus 1,100+ expert analysts.

About ClearSale · A part of Experian

Intelligence to Grow

Founded in 2001, ClearSale has spent 25+ years perfecting the art and science of ecommerce risk and fraud prevention, protecting 100,000+ merchants across 160+ countries. Now a part of Experian, we are even more poised to stop fraudsters in their tracks and help SMB and mid-size ecommerce merchants achieve their growth and revenue goals.

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25+ Years of Experience100,000+ Merchants Protected160+ Countries

ClearSale

Our Story

From startup to global leader in fraud prevention

2001

Founded

Company founded with a mission to solve ecommerce fraud using statistics, technology, and human expertise.

2008

Added Internet Geolocation

Integrated internet geolocation data into fraud detection platform.

2021

Acquired ChargebackOps

Acquired chargeback management firm ChargebackOps.

2023

Added Brand Protection

Added threat intelligence and brand monitoring services to provide clients with continuous protection against cyber threats.

2025

Acquired by Experian

Became a part of Experian, gaining access to the world's largest consumer credit and identity dataset.

Today

100,000+ Merchants Protected

Industry leader with 99%+ approval rates, 1,100+ expert analysts, and 99% customer retention rate.

Partnership

Part of Experian

What it means for our clients

Global Identity Data

Access to Experian's consumer credit and identity dataset — the world's largest. Enhanced fraud detection accuracy no competitor can match.

Enterprise Credibility

Backed by an FTSE 100 company with over $8 billion in revenue. Enterprise-grade security, compliance, and stability.

Global Infrastructure

Operating in 40+ countries with over 25,000 employees worldwide. Local presence, global capability.

Innovation Ecosystem

Access to Experian's R&D, data labs, and cross-product synergies in identity, credit, and analytics.

Frequently asked questions

When was ClearSale founded?

ClearSale was founded in 2001 and was the first fraud-prevention company in Latin America.

Is ClearSale owned by Experian?

Yes. ClearSale is an Experian company.

How large is ClearSale's analyst team?

ClearSale employs 1,100+ expert fraud analysts who work alongside its machine-learning models.

How global is ClearSale?

ClearSale protects 100,000+ merchants across 160+ countries.