POLICE have released a warning after reports of man pretending to be a medical professional to get into people's homes.

Officers in Walkden say they have received information about the male, who has been telling people he is a podiatrist, despite having no license or other official documentation.

Victims of the fraudster had let him into their homes, only to discover later that a theft had occurred while the man was visiting.

Police say elderly people are a particular target due to the kind of service being offered.

To check if somebody is a registered podiatrist, call 0300 5004472 or visit: www.hpc-uk.org/check/.

To report anything suspicious, call 101 or use the Live Chat feature on www.gmp.police.uk.