Privacy Guard didn’t make our rating of the best identity theft protection services in 2026, but this unique approach may be attractive to specific users looking to supplement existing coverage.

Money’s top picks for identity theft protection services.

Value Plan Identity Guard’s Value Plan is the definition of a solid, affordable, entry-level identity theft protection plan.

Zander does a public records search, alerting users to anyone attempting to change their address with the United States Postal Service, which can be a sign of fraud. Lost wallet assistance helps users ...

This is an incredibly broad approach to identity theft protection, but it will cost you. The ID Watchdog Premium Plan costs $21.95 per month, with a discount available to annual subscribers that ...

Secure Pro costs users $21.49 per month. While a discounted annual rate is available – $18.49 per month – this is significantly more expensive than plans with similar or more comprehensive feature ...

Experian’s Premium Plan and Experian’s Family Plan both offer a seven-day free trial for new users. You’ll need to input a payment method to sign up, and if you do not cancel within the trial period, ...

Avast Secure Identity Plan Avast’s Secure Identity Plan is an entry-level plan with basic identity monitoring features. It costs $9.99 per month and provides single-bureau credi ...