There are quite a number of steps to prove a stolen identity. The first thing that you should do is to act smart rather than to react because everything has been stolen.

You must keep in mind that no further information is leaked out when you are in trouble. Another important step that you should do is to aware all the creditors, brokers and check bureaus, department stores and other institutions that are directly related to your credit balance or your credit payment.

You must make a note of all the essential passwords and change them as early as possible. This would enable you to make no further blunders, since your passwords are the key to all your lockers and drawers, it is essential to safeguard them against any ruinous effects.

You must also make a fraud alert on your credit report which would ensure your safety in further cases. The companies would receive your call alert at any time of the day, round the clock service is provided for the benefit of the customers. An initial alert may be given for a period of 90 days. In most of the cases, this has been found to be immensely helpful.