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LifeLock review

Norton's identity theft protection service with credit locks, data broker removal and tiered reimbursement up to $3M.

By the KeenVerdict research desk · Updated November 10, 2026

Features (40%)
9.2
Ease of use (30%)
8.6
Value (30%)
7.6

LifeLock sorts its plans by how much reimbursement you want. Core costs $124.99 a year, or $12.49 monthly, and includes dark web monitoring, breach alerts, a credit and payday loan lock, 2-bureau credit monitoring, alerts on 2 bank or card accounts and up to $1.05M in identity theft reimbursement with $25K for stolen funds. Advanced, at $199.99 a year, moves to 3-bureau monitoring and adds $5K of scam reimbursement and up to $100K for stolen funds. Total, at $349.99 a year, raises the cap to $3M with up to $1M for stolen funds and $10K for scams. Every plan includes automatic data broker removal every 90 days and 24/7 phone support. The family versions cover 2 adults and up to 10 kids, from $344.99 a year for Core. The catch is price: matching Aura's 3-bureau monitoring means buying Advanced, and the family Total plan is the most expensive option on this list.

Who it is for

People who want large stolen funds reimbursement and scam coverage from a well-known brand.

Price

Core $124.99 per year ($10.42 per month) or $12.49 monthly; Advanced $199.99 per year; Total $349.99 per year; family plans from $344.99 per year.

$10.42 / mo Pay $124.99 today. Renews annually.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

  • Dark web monitoring on every plan
  • Credit and payday loan lock
  • Automatic data broker removal every 90 days
  • Reimbursement up to $3M on Total, including up to $1M for stolen funds
  • Scam reimbursement of $5K on Advanced and $10K on Total

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Clear tiers for 1 adult, 2 adults or 2 adults with up to 10 kids
  • Strength: Scam reimbursement on Advanced and Total
  • Strength: 60-day money back guarantee with an annual plan
  • Weakness: Core monitors only 2 credit bureaus
  • Weakness: Total family plan costs $749.99 per year
  • Weakness: Scam coverage excludes New York residents

Key facts

  • Credit monitoring: 2 bureaus on Core, 3 on Advanced and Total
  • Top reimbursement: Up to $3M on Total
  • Family plan: 2 adults and up to 10 kids
  • Guarantee: 60 days on annual plans

Where it ranks

LifeLock is No. 4 in our Best Identity Theft Protection Services verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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