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About Identity Guard

Identity Guard is an identity protection company that offers monitoring services and comprehensive software protection against cyberthreats. The company has a variety of plans, and it monitors and notifies you of any changes or alterations to your account.

Pros
  • Monitors for account changes
  • Easy-to-use app
  • Range of plans
Cons
  • Advanced plans can be pricey

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Co, CO
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Identity Guard seemed the most robust among others so I went with them. I had been living abroad and Identity Guard was sort of a way for me to keep tabs on what was going on here...

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Tampa, FL
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I receive alerts from Identity Guard. At the beginning, it was more active. And it is nice. If I tried to open an account, they immediately detect that I am opening an account and...

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What is Identity Guard?

Identity Guard provides identity protection monitoring services and software to help prevent your identity from being stolen. Its services range from monitoring the web for your information to identity guard insurance. It helps protect your privacy and prevent your accounts and information from being used fraudulently. It also lets you track this vital information with the company’s easy-to-use dashboard.

You can use the Identity Guard app to get access to all notifications, including additional access to alerts, credit information, changes to public records, addresses, accounts and apps in your name and the latest news on identity theft incidents.

Identity Guard Plans

Identity Guard has options for personal, family and business plans. The Value plan for an individual is the cheapest plan and covers basic identity protection, including data breach notifications, dark web monitoring, high-risk transaction monitoring and safe browsing.

The Total and Ultra plans for personal use add protection such as bank account monitoring, credit score tracking, criminal monitoring and more. Family plans offer the same packages and protections but for more people. Business plans focus on breach response, but the company also offers a basic and more advanced option.

Identity Guard Pricing

Users can pay annually or monthly contracts with any plan. At the time of publication, the Value plan starts at $6.67. Prices climb to $19.99 for the Ultra plan, which offers the most coverage. You can get a Family Value plan for only $10 per month, a Total plan for $13.33 or a high-coverage Ultra plan for $26.67. Business plans range from $36 to $265 per year.

Identity Guard FAQ

Where is Identity Guard located?

Identity Guard is based in Herndon, Virginia.

How does Identity Guard work?

All you have to do is choose your security plan and then create an account with Identity Guard with information like your name, birthday and social security number.

Is Identity Guard worth the money?

Identity Guard is a good investment in cybersecurity. For most people or businesses, it’s worth the money to know that their personal information is secure.

Is Identity Guard safe?

Yes, Identity Guard’s identity theft software is safe and a good investment. The company offers a variety of plans that fit different budgets and provide varying levels of protection. Customers looking for everything from basic coverage to advanced protection options should be able to find a plan that offers what they need. If you’re interested in protecting your personal information, visit Identity Guard’s website to choose the plan that’s right for you.

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    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2026

    I called for an explanation as to what I was paying for. I was told there are services that I have been charged for since 2021 which I have not known existed, nor have I ever been notified of their existence. When I expressed my dissatisfaction and asked to speak to a manager I was told it would be 24 hours. When I called back 2 hours later, I was hung up on. I never received a call back. I then called back and argued with them about how I was not getting the services I paid for, I told him I was not going to argue or talk over him. Give me a manager or the cancellation department. I was told it would be 24 hours to speak to a manager again. The cancellation department then wanted to argue with me about how I was getting the services I paid for. How could I receive VPN, password management, or virus protection without having any of their software installed?

    If they were a monitoring company and I was paying for services not used for over 5 years, shouldn't they have known this and contacted me to help configure these services or at least give them a reason why I wasn't using them? The cancellation department representative wanted to argue, then talk over me. I had enough. I told them to cancel my account. When I went back to the website to remove my payment method, I was unable to access the card on file and only had the option to show another form of payment. When I tried to cancel my account through the web site, it allowed me to go through four steps before it said that I had to call the cancellation department. I am not going to tolerate such treatment from an organization who I am paying for a service. They do not care about my business. They want to argue instead of assisting. They are rude and condescending in their actions.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2026

    Completely inadequate and incompetent customer service. The reps mumble when speaking and they have a very suspicious nature. They do not communicate like normal people! They do not process information coherently, ask redundant questions, and have little to no regard for consumer welfare. In my experience this afternoon, I called to relay a case # that was created for repeated dark web alerts. My instructions were to call and speak to a live rep at the number provided. The first rep asked for my name and immediately put me on hold when I said the words "dark web." I do not know if it was coincidental, but it was just odd. He transferred me to another rep. She did the same thing.

    She quickly put me on hold asked me to repeat the reason for my call, then put me on hold again? She then gets back on the line and starts probing me for my identifying credentials. I explained to her that my level of comfort and trust was dropping fast, and she acted bothered and pushy when I stopped. I then asked if I was in fact speaking to a rep for "Identity Guard" as provided by Comerica Bank. She had a snappy come back and I knew it was time to end the call. I don't believe I was stepping into a phishing scam, but I can say for sure I am dropping this service solely on the basis of their behavior. The FATIGUE is everywhere!

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      dan increased rating by 3 stars.
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      After a positive interaction with Identity Guard, dan increased their star rating on Sept. 24, 2025.

      Updated review: Sept. 24, 2025

      After seeing my complaint, a representative reached out, and they have since reversed the charges, I am still waiting for confirmation that the subscription has been canceled.

      Original Review: Sept. 16, 2025

      Do not do business with this company. If you enter a contract it’ll be very difficult to cancel and you’ll have to do it multiple times before they stop charging you. What’s most disturbing is that they prey on the elderly! My Dad tried to cancel multiple times before we canceled the credit card used on file. Our credit card company is currently in litigation. Stay away!

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      Response from Identity Guard

      We’re very sorry to hear about your father’s experience canceling his service and fully understand your concern. We take matters like this seriously and want to ensure his account is properly resolved. Please have him contact our Senior Support Coordinator, Bob, at 1-609-751-0091 (Mon–Fri, 10 AM–7 PM EST) so we can review the case and address all concerns directly.

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      Sales & MarketingPriceBillingFollow-ThroughHonesty & Transparency

      Reviewed Sept. 5, 2025

      This is scam!!! They stole my identity, created checks and charged from my account! I reported this on the Police. Highly recommend AVOID THIS COMPANY. I never ever purchased from them. They have my account number, routing number and all my data. Now they can stole all money from my account. They LIED about sending payment back to me. I contacted Better Business Bureau and now will follow through with the Police.

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      Customer ServiceTechPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffBillingTimeliness

      Reviewed Aug. 28, 2025

      When my credit card expired, I got an alert that my auto renewal didn't process. So I put in the new credit card information (mind you, this was all at Identityguard.com). Then, I got a charge on my card from another company, so I locked my card. Turns out they were bought by Aura (never told me!) and that was who charged me. Sorry, if I am changing card information on website XYZ and suddenly company ABC charges me, that's a BIG problem. The next day after getting it sorted, identityguard was the company that ultimately charged me. Nice move for a purported identity theft protection company.

      (2) I get these alerts that one of my passwords was found on the dark web. They have always shown me the password (but never the website, which is a HUGE problem). This time, I got 3 letters of the password. Guys, I have HUNDREDS of passwords. I have no idea what password this is. And of course no website information.

      So I call the "for more information" number only to be told I have a legacy account and they can't help me, but transfer me to some customer service rep, Ana **, that I wait on hold for, for more than 15 minutes. Then she discovers that I have no account. Um, then where am I logged in? After another 5-10 minutes of screwing around uselessly, she gives me a number I should call. Now the guy there found my account but said "Oh we don't get that information". Then how do you know any of it is valid? See, these lists from the dark web have the complete website and password and username information. So the data is readily available to them. They just choose not to provide it, or are using a bad data provider. Who knows. But the dark web alerts are USELESS.

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      Reviewed June 28, 2025

      This is scam!!! They stole my identity, created checks and charged from my account! I reported this on the Police. Highly recommend AVOID THIS COMPANY. I never ever purchased from them. They have my account number, routing number and all my data. Now they can stole all money from my account.

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      Customer ServicePriceRefunds & PayoutsRates

      Reviewed June 23, 2025

      I was a loyal customer of Identity Guard for years, paying $12.99/month for credit monitoring, identity protection, and dark web surveillance. Recently, they raised the price on my elderly mother’s plan, so we called to discuss it. After nearly two hours on the phone, they promised to honor her original rate—but instead charged her for both the old and new plans.

      It gets worse. Today, I called from my phone to cancel her service, and they canceled mine instead. I've now spent over 2.5 hours trying to get my account reinstated, and they’ve lost my information entirely. To top it off, Identity Guard is also somehow Aura, which adds a whole layer of confusion. Their service is disorganized, unhelpful, and unreliable. When you’re paying for identity protection, the bare minimum you expect is for them to actually protect your identity—let alone be able to find your account. I no longer trust them with my personal information and urge others to stay far away.

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      Refunds & Payouts

      Reviewed May 26, 2025

      I don't even know if what I'm looking up. I had a bank check written to Guard LLC and I didn't know what it was and why the check was written on my account. Is it the same thing as this? Did the bank write it to monitor my account? Why am I paying for it, I didn't asked to be monitored!

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      Reviewed March 20, 2025

      We had an attack on our identity and when reported to Identity Guard we got transferred all around and promised calls back. Meantime while this thief was putting an few applications in at Capital One Identity Guard sat back, did nothing to help. I called Capital One and reported and I'm not even a Capital One customer. Then I call Identity Guard next day as I still got no call back same run around. I then ask for a supervisor and they just put me on hold over 30 minutes plus. Think twice before using these services. Worst ever, worst customer phone support.

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      Clyde increased rating by 3 stars.
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      After a positive interaction with Identity Guard, Clyde increased their star rating on April 2, 2025.

      Updated review: April 2, 2025

      I had to push Identity Guard to review their records where they confirmed that I correctly had cancelled the account in time. They then reimbursed me and apologized. So I give them credit for that, but sad that I had to go to the lengths I did to resolve this. "The customer is always right" is a thing of the past and instead it should be "The customer needs to prove that they are right".

      Original Review: March 11, 2025

      I cancelled once online, which they ignored and then via phone which they claimed was after the cancel date so will bill me for the year. I am certain I met their ridiculous date, but they ignored it until the time expired. Do not trust these guys, get real ID protection. What other company has a policy that does not allow cancellation for an entire year?

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      Identity Guard Company Information

      Company Name:
      Identity Guard
      Year Founded:
      1996
      Address:
      Identity Guard Customer Service, P.O. Box 222455
      City:
      Chantilly
      State/Province:
      VA
      Postal Code:
      20153-2455
      Country:
      United States
      Website:
      www.identityguard.com