Child safety advocates urge an FTC probe into Roblox over ongoing concerns about kids' safety, as lawsuits mount across the country.

Roblox said it had "clear policies" banning actual and simulated gambling, as well as rules governing paid random items.

Young users say they feel a constant pressure to keep up with their peers on the platform, and are thereby driven to buy and spend Robux,” the groups wrote.

Complaint alleges unfair and deceptive practices in Roblox economy. Campaigners cite gambling-like features and engagement-driven design. Roblox says platform is built for fun and connection, not ...

By Courtney Rozen WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - Two children's advocacy groups asked the U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday to investigate gaming platform Roblox, according to a letter shared ...

The organizations are also asking the FTC to scrutinize Roblox's compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which governs the online collection of personal information for ...

The complaint accuses the gaming platform of misleading the public about its safety and pressuring young users to spend. Roblox ‘strongly disputes’ the claims; the FTC has declined to comment. The ...

Two child safety advocacy groups are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the gaming platform Roblox, alleging the company is committing “unfair and deceptive” acts, risking kids’ ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Child safety advocates say the massively popular gaming platform Roblox could be bad for kids. Fairplay and the ...