Dolphins receiver alleges identity theft on Twitter

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http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/sports/epaper/2009/06/29/0628finsbrite.html

What seemed like some high-tech trash talk from wide receiver Davone Bess turned out to something more serious: another case of identity theft involving a Dolphins player.

Using the name "Lambo-Weezy," a person pretending to be Bess posted on the Web site Twitter.com, in one case challenging reigning AFC Offensive Rookie of the Year Chris Johnson to a footrace.

It seemed like a farce, given Johnson ran the 40 in 4.24 seconds at the 2008 scouting combine and was a first-round pick, while Bess ran a 4.8 and went undrafted.

But people were taking the bait. As of Monday night, "Lambo-Weezy" had nearly 1,200 followers.

Bess and his agent, Kenny Zuckerman, are not amused.