Originally Posted by
eastport
There is contradictory advice given about valuables.
The TSA can arbitrarily stop items in a carry-on bag, and items have been stolen by TSA clerks during screening. When that happens. it's the traveler's fault for not putting the items in checked luggage. With no recourse or appeal.
I have never heard or seen any creditable advise or recommendation that valuables ought to be put in checked luggage. That's just insane. Sure I suppose there is a risk at a security check point but compared to the other risk factors of putting valuables in checked luggage that's a relatively minimal risk.