Take action to remove any criminal records, arrest warrants or traffic infringements issued against your name as a result of the theft. The police will probably be your first point of contact. They may need to take your photograph and/or fingerprints to establish that your identity is different from that of the person charged. Ask that your name be removed from the offenders' database and noted as an 'alias' only. Hire a lawyer if you need help to clear your name. Contact Legal Aid or the Law Society in your state or territory for more information.

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