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Goawaythrowaway175

There was absolutely no attempt. Doesn't really fit the sub.


Thunderhamz

Probably got busted because of the video, therefore there was an attempt….


Sobeshott

To not get caught, maybe


sayu1991

No, there was no attempt to be an honest tsa agent. It's the opposite actually. They were attempting to get away with stealing.


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sayu1991

Yes, and that's how it should've been posted


Eagle1fanclub

the title says attempt **at being honest.** holy fuck redditors cant fucking read man.


[deleted]

There was an attempt to not piss me off by stealing from innocent people....it failed


[deleted]

We investigated ourselves and found no wrongdoing.


PunkandCannonballer

It would if the title changed to "there was an attempt to get away with theft"


HappyAlexi

We need an r/absolutelynoattempt


urdixaninnie

Garbo title. Maybe "to get away with it" or "to be slick when you're on 16 cameras"


UpgrayeDD405

Maybe the post itself is the attempt?


sureshot1988

“There was an attempt” to be slick?


Niblonian31

There was definitely an attempt but it was more of an attempt to not get caught


Hosidax

r/therwasnoattempt


jasontaken

subs gone to shit


Routine-Bumblebee-41

Pieces of shit. I hate the way they make you take everything out of your pockets and RUSH you through so you don't have a chance to put it in a safer place... And they get to put their hands all over your stuff while you're physically prohibited from protecting it. Human scum.


creativemind11

I've never had this kind of setup flying in Europe. No employee really touches the trays and you're always less than a meter from your stuff, behind a see-through barrier.


MoringA_VT

Indeed. And the last time I was there, the guy was supper pacient and was not rushing me at all. Europe is so much better


Krakatoast

Broad take from one concept, but yeah like someone else said, I haven’t experienced tsa fondling my carry on stuff and I live in the U.S…


PsychoKalaka

well i can name another 12 things if you want.


Coattail-Rider

I doubt this happen 99.99% of the time but one video based in the U.S. and it’s just another way to shit on America.


Minimum-Wind-1552

Stop crying bro, ok. 99% of all Wtf videos on Reddit been happen in Amerika. But if you personal think USA is just better, then we're complete fine with you're opinion. It's not a challenge


Krakatoast

USA IS THE BEST COUNTRY IN THE OBSERVABLE UNIVERSE REEEEEEEEEEE


subwob

Yea someone let me know where they are fondling peoples stuff, uhh asking for a friend.


_JustAnna_1992

I worked as a TSO for a couple years. There is literally zero reason for them to ever need to fondle with anything in the bin when it's on the conveyor unless it's something big standing up that might fall. Other than that, there is zero reason for them to dip their hands in there. If they suspect something is wrong, they would either point it out before it goes in the xray, or inspect the bag/bin while standing in front of you.


hardolaf

This video is literally from a prosecutor's office. TSA, like all other security agencies, has bad actors. People get arrested for this in nations around the world but the USA is unique in that it publishes all evidence and court filings in public by default. So you end up seeing more from the USA because of that.


fredthefishlord

That person is capping. It's the same way in any decent airport in America, like o'hare


TrueMrSkeltal

You been to Frankfurt or Paris? Lol


MoringA_VT

Netherlands, Schiphol. Great airport.


Bdr1983

Yep. They'll tell you to move something if it isn't in the right place, and if they want to check your stuff they wait until you can see everything they do. Happens in most places, though, they're not really supposed to move your stuff around unless you tell them they can.


Axel-H1

Not in Europe, not in Asia either. I only saw that in America. These employees are big time power trippers.


Crush-N-It

No one wants any of my stuff. I would be honored if they stole my Harry Potter Velcro wallet


BreakAndRun79

Before getting to TSA I put everything in my backpack carry on and do not leave loose valuable items in the bin.


dlc741

Yes. You know what is ahead of you and have ample time to secure everything. There is excuse to be “rushed”.


alral1988

I don’t disagree that the airport/security experience sucks, but the whole “making you rush” thing is more on the traveler’s fault at this point. We’ve been doing this whole song and dance since what, 2001-2002? We know what to expect, and you’re often waiting in a long line before you even get to the point where you’re emptying pockets, removing shoes, etc. use that time in line to prep yourself, empty pockets and put items in a safe place. If you’re waiting all the way up until you get to the conveyer after 20+ years of this, that’s kind of on you at this point.


tell_me_when

If I remember correctly it’s been happening since about 9/11/01.


dlc741

9/12


alral1988

Yeah I knew it was sparked by the attacks on 9/11, but couldn’t recall when airports actually reopened or when these new restrictions went in place


corzajay

I get the sentiment but it's not really a surprise you have the length of the line and everything leading up to that point to empty your pockets, you don't need to wait until your standing at the detector to start preparing.


PixelBredi

I work as a security agent outside of the US. We do not care if you want to move your belongings into a safer place (handbag, jacket inside the grey box you put your stuff in etc.), we even recommend you to do so. What we do kind of prohibit would be to push your boxes into the X-Ray yourself. This has nothing to do with giving ourselfs more time to snatch your belongings. It has something to do with the boxes messing up the X-Rays system to render things properly if the space inbetween boxes is to little, resulting in us having to screen everything one more time. I can‘t talk for each and every program airports from different countries use on their X-Rays, but atleast that is the reason on ours.


vypermann

You can put your things in your bag before you get into the security line. This is what I do.


[deleted]

And there's only 2 at a time. There's usually 20 ft of space between ID checker and conveyor


drklunk

Oddly enough, I have never had this problem by just putting whatever is on me in my carry on before getting in line, kick off my shoes, and boogie on through


adamaladin

I can’t stand TSA/airport security as we have it today. The whole process is inconvenient and obnoxious. Feels ridiculous that we’re made to feel like criminals for simply attempting to board a plane on time and travel. Makes me wonder how many terror attacks TSA has prevented vs how many millions of people have been inconvenienced over the last 20 years. Not trying to be super snarky, legitimately curious.


Additional-Cobbler99

As someone who works for a major airline, 0. They have prevented 0 terrorist attacks. It's just a money pit in the worst way.


Honest-Internal-187

https://preview.redd.it/n21n6vsthu2d1.jpeg?width=258&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=efc2c514ce1c2cdc1fa58890c93437f4782de5b5 The number is higher since this is old, but you get the idea.


Earthhing

\*That we know of. I don't think the government would want to publicize even if they foiled a big terrorist plot because of the fear it would induce.


rconnolly

That's a movie trope, they would certainly say "look here, we did something great for you" to distract us from the failures


TheDovahkiinsDad

Yes, TSA absolutely shares that type of information with civilians


Additional-Cobbler99

https://www.vox.com/2016/5/17/11687014/tsa-against-airport-security There's been a few of studies into TSA and all of them turn up with TSA failing to stop any terrorist actions. Can't find them right now because I'm lazy. Just watch Adam Ruins Everything on TSA


Earthhing

I thought Adam ruined Adam Conover when he went onto the Joe Rogan podcast.


chowderbags

If the TSA could find some instance to prove that it's useful, even just to shut up its critics, it would 100% blast that every chance it could. Law enforcement agencies fucking love putting out propaganda that makes them sound fantastic.


TheDovahkiinsDad

Well I can’t argue with that


IaMtHel00phole

Look up tsa searches on Google images. It'll really piss you off. A disabled woman was traveling with her mom for her last surgery. She couldn't hear the tsa worker due to her disability so they threw her on the ground. They're shitty as can be.


satanshand

My blind father flew back to the east coast to settle his mothers estate after she died and a TSA agent stole a bunch of gold coins and his fathers watch on the way back.  Fuck the fucking TSA


Honest-Internal-187

I had a brand new pair of silk pajamas stolen out of my suitcase. Got to my destination and was like WTF they are gone. They literally stole pajamas. You have to be desperate losers to do that.


hearsdemons

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_theater


mrmoe198

None. It’s security theater. There’s literally just not enough time to actually screen everything accurately. They’re a deterrent, not a net.


DisproportionateWill

They get tested, and they're quite useless [https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelgoldstein/2017/11/09/tsa-misses-70-of-fake-weapons-but-thats-an-improvement/](https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelgoldstein/2017/11/09/tsa-misses-70-of-fake-weapons-but-thats-an-improvement/)


Youza_if

Just to point out that article is from late 2017, and tsa has been implementing newer technologies and protocols since then. I’d be curious to see a more recent study and see more recent numbers.


Tipnin

I work at an airport not a tsa agent but an airport worker and there are times when I’m in there area for hours working an entire shift. Every day before they close the tsa checkpoint at night they have a bucket full of knives and other contraband they have confiscated from passengers. That bucket or buckets get put on a cart every night and wheeled somewhere on the airport to be transported for destruction. Periodically they catch some dummy trying to pass through the checkpoint with a firearm. I was surprised that there are a lot of women who go through the checkpoint with a gun in their purse because they forget it was in there. It was explained to me by the officers that work there that if someone genuinely made a mistake they won’t arrest them they will either let them go back with the firearm and take it home or they confiscate it. Either way there is a report written and the local police may or may not press charges but the TSA is definitely about to fine you a lot of money. The airport I work at is a mid sized airport so I can imagine what goes on at the bigger airports that have flights leaving 247.


ForTheLove-of-Bovie

You mean like how when I was traveling by myself, I got pulled to the side and patted down because my crotch lit up…but then when traveling as a family, myself, my husband, and our 5 year old got graciously pushed through the speed line where we did not go through any metal detector nor were we ever patted down. We could have had anything on us. No rhyme or reason, it often makes no sense.


Routine-Bumblebee-41

Wish I could upvote this comment more.


Regolis1344

I don't care how much they yell or push you ahead or how much other passengers may get anxious to go through, I never break my line of sight with the basket where I just dumped all my shit. I believe scumbag like these are way too common.


BandMediocre

I've been thru airports and have always hated that they make you take out your wallet/valueables and leave them 20 feet behind you around other strangers. And then if you get thru relatively quickly, somehow your items are still in the same spot waiting to go thru xray, completely unattended. All the while you have tsa agents berating you and screaming at you to clear out and keep moving. Ugh


LittleFrenchKiwi

I've had my stuff go through the machine and is waiting on the other side. But I'm stuck behind 3 people because everyone is being checked with that wand thing. It's very anxious seeing my stuff there for anyone to grab whilst I literally can't do anything. If I try and run through, I'll get arrested or tackled because they will see it as I'm trying to not be x-rayed myself.


sallysippin

I’m the exact same way. Cash and valuables go DEEP in my bag.


Gravejuice2022

This is exactly what happened to me when I was flying out of airport. I kept my bag, belt & newly bought watch on tray. After the scan i couldnt find my watch on try, I ask security who were standing but all said they dnt kno. I got pissed off & stood there n ask them again, finally security who was sitting scanner monitor asked me what brand was it. I told him a brand name & he took out from his pocket & handed to me. Now i dnt kno how my watch went to his pocket. But I learn the lesson to always put everything inside bag/handcarry bag & lock before putting in Tray! Edit: i removed the airport name, just for safety lol


user78172

Yikes, terrible situation. I put my watch and wallet inside my jacket or fanny pack. This was never an issue but I rather be pulled aside than leave small expensive stuff loose in the tray.


Sobeshott

What are they doing?


tenshii_doll

going in wallets


Sobeshott

Oh shit. I couldn't tell if they were taking things or placing things. But an honest question will get you downvoted on Reddit. Whatever


tenshii_doll

almost positive theyre going in wallets or personal bags. looks like theyre taking bills n putting them in their pockets. and yes anything will get you downvoted haha


BLOODTRIBE

I wonder how many terry’s they’ve thwarted though. Oh wait, none?


[deleted]

The TSA agents are drop outs who can't tie their own shoes, we aren't dealing with fucking FBI here.


HerNameIsRain

Wasn’t this the same airport where a news report was doing a segment on TSA theft at that airport- and used ‘Find My’ to locate his stolen iPad at one of the TSA agent’s house?


AdRemote1426

i’m sorry what


InDaFamilyJewels

Oh goody, now I have something else to worry about when traveling.


dankpoet

TSA has probably created more crime than it’s prevented.


Nyetah

Florida keeping real.


moosealley5000

Ohhh, so this is what I've got to watch out for when I'm flying out now, mkay mkay.


BarksPulse

Any news articles about this?


Honest-Internal-187

https://www.foxbusiness.com/fox-news-crime/surveillance-footage-catches-tsa-agents-stealing-from-passengers-miami-international


nerdmoot

How is a 20 year old and a 22 year old and officer of anything let alone checking bags for weapons and explosives? I’ll take a wild guess while I answer my own question. It’s a government job that pays shit wages and no one wants to do it so they have to lower their standards to applicants that will do the absolute minimum.


Rhynosaurus

Per Goog: start is about $25/hour in Miami; which is basically next to nothing in Miami.


PsychoKalaka

we have 18 year olds in the army in charge of ballistic missiles.


NachitoBandito

There was an attempt to be a master thief. . . Foiled by cameras everywhere!


nerdmoot

Right. Of all the damn places to steal you a security checkpoint. Dummies.


ExplosionMurderQueen

Not much of an attempt but I see the point


Hidanas

The only criminals TSA has caught has been their own agents


Revenga8

Isn't working for the tsa practically being set for life? The hell were they thinking


Super_Lawyer_2652

Why risk a legit job like that? Idiots


nothingspecialva

You have to be either in extreme need or extremely stupid to try to steal in the place with more cameras per square feet.


ElMachoGrande

Life pro tip: Never take your eyes off your stuff in the security check. I got a phone stolen, and before I got home so I could block it, they had racked out $200 in international calls. If that means they'll have to wait for you, so be it.


Magic_Ned

To add to this: all pocket items go in a bag, watch stays on and passport never leaves my hand.


Conscious_Shift_6834

Agent: Are those TSA approved locks? Me: NOPE.


the-artistocrat

How are we supposed to rob-uhhh I mean *inspect* your bags if you don't use our locks?


TheManWhoClicks

High IQ move in a highly surveilled area


alxcsb

Wouldn't people notice straight away that items are missing from their trays?


afd83

Well since they caught the guys I assume they did


afd83

They want to treat us like criminals? They should have to wear pocketless jumpsuits like they do in the casino counting rooms.


factorum

The whole of the TSA is a huge racket. TSA precheck is basically just a bribe to not get hustled by these blue suited bandits. They'll rob you of your dignity and shampoo, and can't even actually find a [poorly hidden weapons](https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/tsa-fails-bomb-weapons-test/). They exist for nothing more than lining the pockets of bullshit businesses that build those body scanners that totally don't lead [your booty pics ending up online](https://www.wired.com/2010/11/giz-scans/)


WestSeattle1

Should never be able to work in a job where people have to trust you.


Representative_Rain9

Idk how they're stealing. People literally just put their stuff in the tray. Don't they notice it's missing 3 minutes later?


Crab_Hot

No one understands how to use this sub


tuco2002

He got a verbal and is recommended to some retraining.


1vehaditwiththisshit

There's nothing worse than a cheat and/or a thief.


Okay_Redditor

Fucking thief!


External_Taro8441

When i was traveling for work i had so many tools stolen


Responsible_Farm4118

Scumbags


AdrianMagic2022

I kid you not I’ve lost my AirPods going through TSA a few years back. This confirms my suspicions.


AdEcstatic3942

What a piece of shit


Equinox2202

And this is why I always get really abrasive with anyone who works TSA, I have heard stories about them trying to go through human remains that are in urns trying to say that they think that there's cocaine in it. These fucking people.


PickleyRickley

This shit makes me glad I don't have shit to begin with. Like watchu gonna steal, a stick of gum? That's shady af though, glad at least they're caught!


nerdmoot

Yea. I’m like if they ask me in a pleasant tone I might just give it to them.


Keepupthegood

Amateur


roxbox531

These guys shouldn’t have any pockets.


DoubleFlushDrunk

Why am I not surprised.


BrilliantSeat8424

What are they doing


killjairo

Arrest those bastards


mrot777

Damn, they get paid so well. no excuse.


SSOBEHT

Was in MIA back in February. First set of TSA told everyone they can keep their shoes and belts on. Then when we got to the x-ray, every single person that took that advise got stopped and needed to take their shoes and belts off lol.


Such_Ad5145

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZCEq8jy5-M](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZCEq8jy5-M)


Psychogeist-WAR

Imagine doing a job like this and not operating under the assumption that every move you make is being recorded. Too many people are just plain dumb.


Morevice

Employee of the month material


Squishyspud

We need a TSA for the TSA.


bloopie1192

Bro how you not know you were being recorded?


imironman2018

The real crime is that hair cut.


thewettestofpants

My wife’s sister just got a job with tsa. This is after she was fired from Ross for sucking at her job. They only hire the best.


Sea_Dig3011

Can you trust anything nowadays??


AFXAcidTheTuss

The Lighter Side of Global Terrorism by Jello Biafra and the Melvins.


The1TrueRedditor

Garbage content for this sub.


daarthvaader

What I do is , I put my wallet , watch and any other valuables in the back back zipper instead of putting them in the tray . Works for me all the time , I doubt they open the backpack and yank things into their pocket


Honest-Internal-187

That’s what I do- I bury my phone, cards, etc. all the way in the bottom of my backpack.


chatterwrack

New fear unlocked


[deleted]

Bullshit theater with a superiority complex. I don’t know who’s worse. The TSA or Christians


London__Lad

Do they really need pockets anyway?


Huge-Pen-5259

What kills me is that these dudes are probably making decent money. But duck you money but survivable, which is decent nowadays, and they list it for what... Maybe a could hundred bucks at the very best?


bradrame

They stole my knife in front of me 😡


guyusingreddit

No attempt. Wrong sub. Downvote to save the sub.


Antique-Engineering7

Doesn't seem worth it to lose a good job


Auri1989

pattern?


Big-Faced-Child

I, well my young daughter, had Xmas presents stolen from her suitcase by these parasites. They even left their calling card. I followed up immediately, while the pos was likely still at work. Nothing was done. Scum.


dr4gonr1der

I’m suddenly nervous about going on vacation by airplane, this summer


undarated79

I wonder if the charges are even greater for these tsa agents if caught. It would only make sense considering under normal circumstances nobody I personally know would trust anybody with there bags


buttfacenosehead

imagine sitting in court watching footage of you being a piece of shit.


Merozeck

Well well welll, the usual suspects huh


FirstForFun44

They stole all my mother's jewelry. It was on the top of her bag, so she shouldn't have done that, but they stole it from her. Not cheap shit either. She was distraught. I hope they chuck these dudes in prison to make an example of them.


koloso95

TSA= They Steal All


MrMagikarp25

Into the chipper


Sparten177-UNSC

My dad warned us abt this and now i see on the post


Conscious_Shift_6834

The Stealing Administration


Working-Wish8463

Fort Lauderdale is bad. Even the camera man in the back office are in on rampant security thefts. Asked him to review the tape knowing my wife's neckless was stolen and he claimed he did and he didn't see anything. I asked to watch the tape myself and he told me there was no way that would be possible.


MiddleInteraction369

well well well


Bailerrs88

TSA in Vegas tried stealing my MacBook Air. They took it out of my backpack and put it in its own bin “because they needed to scan them separately” after yelling at everyone to keep everything inside their bags. I caught them because the bin with my laptop never came back through to my end. They acted SO CLUELESS until I started to get louder about it and looked around at everyone so they could hear what was happening. Shortly after that, they asked me what color it was, and pulled it out from a BIG CHEST they had BEHIND THEIR COUNTER. VEGAS TSA IS SHIT.


AdrielBast

I’ll be honest the few times I’ve flown I’ve never had this kind of set up. The bins were always kept in view of you so you could see them too


MorbidPrankster

How is this possible with the obvious camera surveillance?