critical — Severe risk of harm — act on this one today.active — Currently happening — we are seeing recent reports.Grooming
Roblox predators luring children to off-platform chats
Strangers befriend kids inside Roblox, then push them to less-moderated apps where filters don't apply.
How it works
- A predator poses as a peer inside a game, plays along, and builds rapport over days or weeks.
- They use in-game generosity — Robux, rare items, or 'friendship' — to earn trust.
- Once trust is established they push to continue the conversation on an app with weaker moderation, where Roblox's chat filters and reporting no longer apply.
Warning signs to watch for
- Your child mentions a new 'friend' they only know from a game.
- A sudden push to install Discord, Snapchat, or another chat app to 'keep talking'.
- Secrecy about who they're talking to, or new in-game items they can't explain.
What you can do
- Turn on Roblox Account Restrictions and a parent PIN; limit or disable chat for younger children.
- Review the friends list together and remove anyone they haven't met in person.
- Set a family rule: we never move a game conversation to another app.
- If contact has occurred, block and report in Roblox and report to the NCMEC CyberTipline.
Sources
In immediate danger? Contact local authorities. To report exploitation, use the NCMEC CyberTipline.
Get the signal without the noise
One concise weekly debrief on what changed and the first useful move. Urgent alerts are reserved for newly detected critical threats. See a sample issue.