Any American city

The embassy/consulate staff can, for example, help you find appropriate medical care, contact family members or friends and explain how funds may be transferred. In addition, bringing them back to the United States may result in forfeitures and/or fines. Transactions involving such products may be illegal under local law. In many countries around the world, counterfeit and pirated goods are widely available. American travelers are advised to take the same Rocket German precautions as they would in any American city. There have been several reports of aggravated assault against American citizens in higher-risk urban areas. Most incidents of street crime consist of theft of unattended items and pick-pocketing.