THE family of a 92-year-old widow targeted in her own home by a sick conman today said the incident had "destroyed her life."

Great-grandmother Annie Jack, who has lived in her Govanhill home for more than 50 years, has been left devastated and now wants to move out.

Her daughter Anne Kelly said: "My mum has been left frightened in her home.

"She's scared at home and scared to go out.

"She's lived in Calder Street for 54 years and now she just wants out.

"This was the final straw."

The man claimed to be fixing a pipe problem when he turned up at her flat soon at 5.30pm on Monday.

But he tricked his way into her home but brave Annie raised the alarm with a neighbour and the crook fled empty handed.

Police believe that the same would-be thief may also have struck at other homes in the Govanhill area.

He is understood to have targeted a 96-year-old woman in nearby Allison Street around half an hour earlier.

Anne branded the conman "the lowest of the low" as she revealed her mother, who has lived alone since her husband passed away in 2012, now plans to move into a sheltered housing complex.

She added: "Every since it happened, I haven't been able to sleep for think what he could have done to her.

"He could have done anything, it's terrifying to think about it.

"My mum has lived there so long and someone has come along and destroyed her life.

"It's shocking people would target an elderly woman, who lives on her own, like this."

The suspect is described as white, between 30 and 40-years-old, around 5ft 6in tall, of slim build and wearing dark clothes.

Police Scotland recently launched Operation Monarda, which aims to reduce and prevent doorstep crime and arrest those responsible.

Inspector Kenny Quigley, Safer Communities, Greater Glasgow Division said: "This type of crime can have a significant effect on the confidence and quality of life of the victims and officers are committed to identifying and arresting those involved.

“Bogus caller crime is committed by people who exploit the good nature and trust of ordinary members of the public, especially the elderly and vulnerable – they are contemptible.

“We know that not everyone who comes to your door will be trying to con or dupe you but I would advise people to be extra vigilant and take care.

"If you are in any doubt don’t let them in.

“I would also appeal to neighbours of elderly residents to be aware of callers and if they are concerned to contact the police.”