A family sued Roblox and Discord, alleging a sex offender communicated with their son on the platforms. He now battles depression.

The family is among dozens suing Roblox, Discord and other tech platforms, alleging they allowed sexual predators access to their children.

Parents warn predators are targeting kids on Roblox despite safety controls

Parents are raising new concerns about Roblox, one of the most popular online games for kids, after reports that predators ...
The Baltimore Sun

Roblox called ‘pedophile hellscape for kids’ in new report amid congressional stock trades

A new report alleges Roblox, a popular online video game, has become a “pedophile hellscape for kids” despite several congressional lawmakers and their associates choosing to buy and sell stock in the ...
CBS News

Child's alleged Roblox kidnapping sparks lawsuit as California laws to protect kids online are stalled

Julie Watts is a national-award-winning investigative correspondent for CBS News, covering California. Her investigations, Capitol accountability reports, and solutions-oriented journalism air weekly ...
PC Gamer

'Don't let your kids be on Roblox', Roblox CEO tells parents, before comparing himself to Walt Disney and declaring the platform 'the future of communication'

Gaming Industry Roblox CEO horrifies every parent alive with his ambition that the platform become a dating hub, even if he promises age verification: 'A virtual date to start, and then if they ...
The Conversation

‘Should I let my kid play Roblox?’ New safety features reduce risks – but more are needed

Joanne Orlando received funding from eSafety Commissioner. Roblox isn’t just another video game – it’s a massive virtual universe where nearly 90 million people from around the world create, play and ...