Handling situations where we feel we have been blamed unfairly?

 In this world, there is a place for ignorance also. If someone is blaming you, it is out of their ignorance. And if it is not ignorance, it is mal-intention or jealousy.

All these emotions are part of ignorance.

So, the best is you move on and don't get stuck because you have no way to control other's opinion and you don't need to - everyone can have their own opinion. The best formula is to

educate and ignore. You have to; if someone says, you are a thief, you can't say, let him have his opinion. You educate him. If they believe it or not, it's up to them.

So, keep this as a formula in every relationship. Educate and ignore. If you just ignore it in the beginning, you will only exhibit arrogance. Educate is also a little strong word. You can inform and ignore.