imp by mike wrote:
You can't keep them out, but you can know if they've opened it as soon as you see your bag. There are many one-time-use security seals that you can buy & put on your bags. I would photograph anything valuable as it is in the bag, then at check in, photograph the bag with the seal showing. When picking up your bag, if the seal is missing, immediately call the airline rep & demand an onsite inspection. You can show them the bag w/seal photo (having used you phone or pocket camera), & what you've packed inside. If TSA opened it, one of their statement cards will be inside. If no card (&/or something is missing), it's time to contact the police. I suggest starting with the airport police.
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I have yet to see a TSA statement card inside my luggage, even when I know they went through it, as they nowadays often don't bother closing the zippers on the luggage after inspection. But then, there's nothing in my check in luggage worth stealing - mostly just clothes! Valuables I always put in my carry on bag which I watch like a hawk.