Possible identity theft - how to recognize?

Hey everyone,

I'm reaching out with a bit of a concerning situation on my hands, and I'm hoping to get some advice from those who might have faced similar issues. Lately, I've noticed some weird stuff happening with my finances that's making me seriously worried about identity theft.

First off, my credit card statements have started showing transactions that I didn't make. Small amounts at first, but they've been increasing, and it's definitely not my doing. I've read up on some warning signs of identity theft here (https://consumerattorneys.com/article/what-are-the-early-indicators-of-identity-theft), and it's got me thinking that I might be dealing with something serious.

Another thing that raised a red flag for me is receiving bills for accounts that I never opened. Like, how does that even happen? It's got me stressed out, and I don't want this to spiral into something bigger.

I'm not sure what steps to take next to protect myself and get this sorted out. Has anyone else experienced identity theft, and if so, what were the warning signs you noticed? How did you go about resolving the issue, and did you find any resources particularly helpful in navigating this mess?