POLICE officers have issued a warning about a bogus caller claiming to be selling mattresses.
A man, described as being aged between 30-40, has been targeting addresses in Unsworth and Whitefield.
Using a blue van, he has told residents he is from the Stoke-on-Trent area.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said: "The man has been known to approach elderly residents asking if they want to buy a new mattress for £300 and even offering to reduce the price to £200 if the first offer is refused.
"This male will try to gain access to property and bedroom under the guise of checking the status of current mattress and removing covers.
"Please share this information with relatives, friends and neighbours.
"If you want to report a suspicious caller please call 999, 101 for non-emergency, or report on https://crowd.in/oTbu7A using the Live Chat or use the reporting button.
"You can also request advice or a free security survey calling our Neighbourhood phone lines: Monday to Friday on 0161 856 9741, 0161 856 8204 or 0161 856 8181."
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