BURY Police are warning residents about a possible identity theft scam.
In a warning posted on Twitter, police said they had received reports of a Chinese national offering money from the inheritance of someone with a similar surname to theirs.
The resident is asked to keep the letter confidential and asked to write back, but police warn this could lead to demands for money or, at worst, identity theft.
Police urged anyone affected to call trading standards on 0161 2535050.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here