It appears that the people behind this fraud have stolen the identity of the property owner, and that the property owner is unaware that this has happened. (slaw.ca)
Since this is something that comes from a credit application, the only way it can happen without your knowledge is if someone steals your identity. (studentloanhero.com)
None of these steps would prevent foreign agents from using stolen identities and bank accounts to buy divisive ads and create misleading posts. (indianexpress.com)