US Edition'Anything for Robux': Lawsuit Alleges Exploitation Risk on Popular Online Game
The lawsuit alleges Roblox's insufficient safety measures allowed a predator to exploit a child, with 42% of users under 12, according to Roblox's 2023 report.
- In Guilford County, a High Point mother filed a lawsuit alleging Roblox failed to protect her daughter, Jane Doe N.L., who was targeted, groomed, and trafficked after being coerced into explicit images on May 24, 2025, seeking damages for psychological harm and design failures.
- Plaintiffs say Roblox prioritized growth over safety by failing to implement basic protections such as meaningful age verification, parental controls, and moderation, despite reports about sexual exploitation risks.
- Robux features in the complaint, which alleges predators extorted children for explicit images using Robux, while users evade chat filters with emojis and symbol substitutions in the in-game chat system.
- On August 14, Louisiana sued Roblox, accusing the company of facilitating CSAM and child exploitation, while a Roblox spokesperson defended its safety measures and law enforcement partnerships.
- Lawmakers have responded with bills and growing bipartisan support, including 41 senators cosponsoring legislation like the Kids Online Safety Act and arrests of two dozen Roblox-linked predators last year.
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Roblox is not a game itself, but a digital platform where users can create, share and play thousands of interactive experiences. Born in 2006, its popularity exploded during the pandemic and today boasts more than 80 million active players per month, mostly children and teenagers. Attractiveness lies in creative freedom, from adventure and racing worlds to virtual life simulators. In addition, it handles its own internal currency, the Robux, whi…
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