<prompt> Human: As the title says, I found out today that someone has been using my identity. Im a 19 year old college student and just started applying for student credit cards today but was shocked when I was immediately denied by all of them. After doing my annual credit report for the first time I know I should have done it sooner, but everyone thinks identity theft wont happen to them I found out that Ive had at least 3 credit cards and an auto loan in my name since 2011. Obviously it should be pretty easy to prove it wasnt me, as I was 13 when these things were put under my identity, but Im unsure of the proper steps to take to correct this. Also, are there any permanent negative consequences for me? I am going to need an apartment, student loans, and maybe a car soon and I cant very well be a good adult if someone has ruined my credit history. Any advice is appreciated. Ive done some googling but Im still kind of overwhelmed and Im completely lost.TL:DR: Identity been stolen since 2011, have no idea how to fix it. Please help  <response>: : Are you sure you were not mistaking identification questions for items showing up on your credit report--the equivalent of asking are you a horse, dog, cat, or none of the above? and the correct answer is none of the above?if you are certain that the report is indeed showing fradulent activity, 