A VICAR has issued a warning against a spiritual healer who promises to ‘unite separated families, remove black magic, and protect them from bad people’.

The Rev Malcolm Bristow became concerned when he received a leaflet on Monday asking him to call a Mr Khalifa, who claims to be ‘the man to combine the power of spirituality’.

He is now urging vulnerable people across the borough not to be ‘duped’ by the cards, which were delivered in Ladybridge.

Mr Bristow, associate priest at the Parish Church of St Bede in Morris Green, said: “If there are people out there who are clutching at straws and wanting help, then they might call this number without realising that they could end up parting with an awful lot of money.

“I have heard about this type of set-up before that tries to draw people in.

“They are taking vulnerable people’s cash and giving them nothing in return.”

The card states that Mr Khalifa is an ‘international spiritual healer and advisor’ and promises ‘success in just a few days’.

The Bolton News: OFFER: This card from 'Mr Khalifa' was sent to residents in Ladybridge

OFFER: This card from 'Mr Khalifa' was sent to residents in Ladybridge

It adds: “No matter what your problems are I can help you to solve them. Relationships, work, for those who feel unloved, unhappy and unlucky, I can remove all spells and bad luck.

“If your loved one, husband, or wife walked out on you I can help to bring him or her back immediately. I can unite separated families, remove black magic, and protect them from bad people. Let me destroy your problems before it destroys you.”

Mr Bristow said a neighbour had also reported receiving a similar advert with the name ‘Yunus’.

He added: “When this came through my door I went online to research this Mr Khalifa and other ‘spiritual healers’ and there others that have been investigated and exposed.

“My concern is for people who are vulnerable and are having problems, who could be left damaged — financially, spiritually and emotionally.

“I would advise people to stay well clear and instead go to see their local parish priest or minister, their doctor, or one of the many statutory or voluntary agencies that can offer help.”

A spokesman for Mr Khalifa promised to provide a response once he had read the article.