Airport Screeners Swiping Your Stuff?


	Airport Screeners Swiping Your Stuff?

Rebecca Ruiz

5-23-2008 1:51 PM

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Rebecca Ruiz says:

According to this blogger, the Transportation Security Administration has a little stealing situation on their hands. What are they allegedly taking? Everything from an engagement ring to cash to designer eyewear to electronics. How can you safeguard your belongings? Elliot's recommendations include leaving valuables at home or taking them with you on the plane instead of putting them into a checked bag.

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5-23-2008 3:58 PM

tanyamm

About a year ago that's exactly what happened in Vancouver, B.C. Some baggage handlers were actually stealing the luggage.When finally caught, their jobs were terminated.

5-23-2008 5:26 PM

skwirlinator

When finally caught, their jobs were terminated.

But were the items ever returned?

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