Advocacy groups have urged the FTC to investigate Roblox, alleging risks to young children from stranger interactions and deceptive practices encouraging in-game spending.
The concerns center around in-game purchases, chat features, and more
May 21, 2026
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What's the storyRoblox, the popular gaming platform, is under fire from advocacy groups for allegedly exposing children to risks.
The groups have filed a complaint with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), asking for an investigation into what they call "unfair and deceptive" practices on the platform.
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