Very few vehicles are recovered. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. It provides information on protecting personal security while traveling abroad. Bulgaria is largely a cash economy. Most shops, hotels and restaurants still do not accept travelers checks or credit cards.
Visitors can exchange money at change bureaus.
People on the street who offer high rates of exchange are confidence tricksters intent on swindling the unwary travelers. Persons convicted of possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs are subject to imprisonment and fines. The same level of safety oversight would typically be applied to operations to other destinations. U.S. citizens who register in the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy can obtain updated information on travel and security within Bulgaria. This is also the after hours number for emergencies.