Fred C. DaCosta, Independent Associate of PPLSI

Fred C. DaCosta, Independent Associate of PPLSI Both LegalShield and IDShield serve more than 145,000 small businesses. And, IDShield alone provides identity theft protection to over 1 million individuals.

PPLSI is the proud home and provider of consumer brands LegalShield and IDShield, North America’s leading providers of legal service safeguards and identity theft protection for individuals, families, employees, and small businesses. PPLSI is the proud home to consumer brands LegalShield and IDShield, North America’s leading provider of legal service safeguards and identity theft protection for in

dividuals, families, employees, and small businesses. Founded to help bridge the legal gap, since 1972, PPLSI has had over 4.5 million individuals who are covered by our Legal Service Plans and Identity Theft Protection Plans. We provide services that improve and empower the lives of everyone. PPLSI is disrupting the traditional legal system; a system that is expensive, complicated, and time-consuming. With PPLSI’s Technology, Provider Law Firm Network, and Licensed Private Investigators, access to legal services and privacy management protection is now simple, easy, and extremely affordable. Our Vision:

To build a better world where access to justice and security is equal for every human, no longer simply sold to the highest bidder. Our Mission:

To protect and empower people with the tools and services needed to affordably live a just and secure life. About Us:

In 1972, Harland C. Stonecipher founded Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. His inspiration came after being involved in an automobile accident and having to spend his personal savings to defend himself in a civil suit. He believed there was a better way to provide equal access to equal justice under the law. Today we provide a trustworthy, innovative, and cost-effective way for citizens to access legal and privacy management advice and support for every part of their lives. Currently, 1.8 million families are enrolled in our legal and privacy management plans and we answer more than 2 million member calls annually. For our partners, we provide the opportunity to expand their core services with these value-added benefits. We provide turnkey and holistic legal and privacy management programs that create deeper relationships with customers without draining valuable time and resources.

“We are mission-driven. We work to provide equal access to the liberty, equality, opportunity, and justice that every human deserves. Our legal and privacy management services protect, empower and allow every member to live more and worry less.”

- Jeff Bell, CEO, PPLSI (LegalShield and IDShield)

Our Brand LegalShield:

Our LegalShield Legal Service Plans provide you with access to your own Dedicated Full-Service Provider Law Firm in your province or state. Our lawyers are there to help you with any legal issues such as; Adoption, Auto Accidents, Benefits Disputes, Business Matters, Child Custody, Civil Litigation, Consumer Finance, Consumer Protection, Debt Collection, Document Review, Driver's License Assistance, Employment, Estate Planning, Family Matters, Landlord-Tenant Matters, Medical Malpractice, Moving Traffic Violations, Property Damage Assistance, Real Estate, Taxes, Trial Defense, Uncontested Separation, Uncontested Divorce, and much more. Through our LegalShield Mobile App, we place a law firm in the palm of every member’s hand. We constructively disrupt the barriers that keep citizens from using legal services through our innovative mobile apps and exclusive network of law firms. With the touch of one button, you can speak with a lawyer on any issue and receive advice, and consultation. And, if necessary, a letter or call will be made by your lawyer on your behalf. Document reviews, speeding ticket protection, and preparation of a Last Will and Testament are some of our most common services. LegalShield Members have access to legal advice on an unlimited number of personal legal issues for an extremely low monthly subscription fee. With a Dedicated Full-Service Provider Law Firm on hand to offer legal guidance when you need it most, you can make informed decisions quickly and easily without the hassle of appointments, or high hourly legal rates. From advice on warranty issues to real estate, speeding tickets to estate planning and beyond, an actual lawyer is on hand to help you with any personal, or business-related legal matters, no matter how traumatic or trivial they may seem. And, we also offer 24/7 emergency legal access for covered emergency situations. We provide access to thousands of lawyers through our Dedicated network of Full-Service Provider Law Firms. Our Brand IDShield:

Our IDShield Identity Theft Protection Plans provide you with the best identity theft protection available partnered with Trend Micro Maximum Security, including features such as VPN Proxy One, Credit Freeze Assistance, Credit Threat Alerts, Credit Score Monthly Tracker, Continuous Credit Monitoring, Dark Web Monitoring, Data Breach Notifications, Hard-Credit Inquiry Alerts, Identity Threat Alerts, Medical Data Reports, Minor Child Monitoring, Personal Internet Monitoring, Reputation Management, Reputation Score, Sex-Offender Monitoring, Sex-Offender Search, Social Media Monitoring, Telecom Monitoring, Username Credentials Monitoring, Password Credentials Monitoring, 24/7 Emergency Assistance, Dedicated Licensed Private Investigators, Full-Service Restoration, and much more. Our Privacy Management Services leverage the IDShield Mobile App and Certified Licensed Private Investigators to comprehensively protect members’ personal data. IDShield exists to empower a better tomorrow. In a world full of impersonal threats, we believe that everyone has the right to thrive without disruptions rather than adapting to whatever life brings. We’ve taken our platform for identity protection, monitoring, and restoration and expanded it to offer comprehensive privacy management services, helping people navigate the privacy and reputational pitfalls that exist online. People are spending more time online than ever before. Many now rely on the internet for work, entertainment, socialization, shopping, and much more. Most of us don’t want to think about it, but the reality is that, with so much time spent online, your private data and reputation can be stolen with a just few simple keystrokes. Rather than leaving security up to chance, you can proactively arm yourself against cyber-crimes and reputation hijacking with IDShield’s Enhanced Privacy and Reputation Management Services to help ensure that your private information remains private. IDShield makes protection personal. We stand out in a field that often lends itself to do-it-yourself solutions, by instead offering personalized one-on-one consultation for managing online reputation, and helping members navigate the conveniences, and challenges of modern life without giving up their privacy.

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I look forward to serving you. Sincerely,

Fred C. DaCosta
Independent Associate of PPLSI | Source of Justice
LegalShield | IDShield

Puerto Rico Launch🚨 COMPANY EXPANSION | WHO DO YOU KNOW IN PUERTO RICO? 🇵🇷Big news… Puerto Rico is opening!On July 1st, ...
05/28/2026

Puerto Rico Launch

🚨 COMPANY EXPANSION | WHO DO YOU KNOW IN PUERTO RICO? 🇵🇷

Big news… Puerto Rico is opening!

On July 1st, 2026, LegalShield officially launches in Puerto Rico, bringing a membership-based approach to affordable legal services and identity protection.

What makes this exciting is not just the service… it’s the TIMING. ⏰

We are currently looking to connect with professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and motivated individuals in Puerto Rico who are interested in:

✅ Entering a new market early
✅ Creating an additional income stream
✅ Building alongside a scalable business model
✅ Positioning themselves ahead of the curve

Early positioning often creates the greatest long-term advantage. 🌟

If you’re open to exploring the membership or the business opportunity, now is the time to start the conversation.

📩 Send me a message or comment “PR” below and I’ll share details.

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸Becau...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

Because of their sacrifice, we have the freedom to pursue our dreams, build businesses, support our families, and help others every single day.

Today we remember the heroes who paid the ultimate price and we send love and gratitude to the families who carry that sacrifice with them forever.

From our LegalShield family to yours, we wish everyone a safe, meaningful, and reflective Memorial Day weekend. ❤️🤍💙

05/24/2026

is honored to share that we’ve been named Best Overall Prepaid Legal Service by Forbes Advisor – for the fourth year in a row! 🎉

This recognition highlights what matters most to our members: broad legal coverage, trusted provider law firms and real support when it matters. Thank you to our members and provider lawyers who make this possible!

Read more: https://bit.ly/4khbFrS

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