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Three-bureau scores update only once per month on Secure Max and twice per year on Secure Pro ."},{"fit":"not_best_suited","scenario":"Consumers who need FICO scores for mortgage or auto loan planning. IdentityIQ uses VantageScore 3.0, which may not match the scores lenders use ."},{"fit":"not_best_suited","scenario":"Budget-conscious consumers seeking lower-cost credit monitoring. Competitors such as Equifax offer three-bureau monitoring at $19.95/month, and American Express CreditSecure at $19.99/month ."},{"fit":"not_best_suited","scenario":"Users who prefer transparent pricing without trial offers and automatic renewals. 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