A number of my recruiter contacts recently drew my attention to the fact that a CV was doing the rounds that was effectively my CV with a different name and part of someone else's CV tacked onto the bottom. We don't know who is actually behind it but whoever it is has been applying for roles using this CV. As for why, we have a hypothesis that it's a recruiter trying to get the inside track on active roles but this is only a hypothesis.

As a seasoned contractor, I am concerned about the effect this could have on my reputation if recruiters/clients get my CV landing on their desk as well. Are there any steps I can take to help mitigate against negative effects upon my business?