Yes, probably just some individual idiot, with or without an agenda.
It shouldn't be too difficult for you to work out who it is, in principle. If somebody tells you "I heard a rumour that you...", then ask them who they heard the rumour from. Then ask that person who they heard the rumour from. It probably won't take you more than a couple of steps to reach the source, and it is worth nailing these untruths as early as possible.
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