Attention! Police Warns of Scams in Currency Exchange

27.12.2025 | Finance

The police are warning about a growing number of scams related to the exchange of Bulgarian levs for euros. They advise citizens to be vigilant and not to trust strangers offering favorable exchange rates.

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Do not trust strangers who offer assistance or better conditions for exchanging leva for euros. This is a warning from the police.

The head of the "Fraud" sector at the General Directorate of National Police, Chief Inspector Zlatka Padinkova, urges citizens to be careful when offered currency exchange or the exchange of leva for euros.

Chief Inspector Zlatka Padinkova, head of the "Fraud" sector, General Directorate of National Police: "Do not let strangers into your home who offer you a better exchange rate for currency exchange. Do not give money to strangers who present themselves as employees of banks, post offices, police, and others. Do not be misled by an offer to store your savings. No institution offers such a service for a fee."

Chief Inspector Zlatka Padinkova, head of the "Fraud" sector, General Directorate of National Police: "Do not let strangers into your home who offer you a better exchange rate for currency exchange. Do not give money to strangers who present themselves as employees of banks, post offices, police, and others. Do not be misled by an offer to store your savings. No institution offers such a service for a fee."

The police urge citizens to immediately report to tel. 112 or visit the nearest Ministry of Interior structure if they suspect fraud or other abuse.