The state of Louisiana has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, accusing the widely-used online gaming platform of fostering an unsafe environment where child predators are able to target and exploit minors.
Filed by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill in state court, the lawsuit alleges Roblox lacks sufficient safety measures to protect young users from adult predators. Murrill claimed the company prioritizes profit and growth over children’s safety.
“Roblox is filled with harmful material and predatory individuals because it places revenue ahead of responsibility,” Murrill stated. “Its lack of proper safety systems puts Louisiana’s children at serious risk.”
Roblox has previously faced legal and public scrutiny for allegedly failing to adequately protect minors. Just last month in Iowa, a 13-year-old girl was reportedly groomed by an adult on the platform, then abducted, trafficked across multiple states, and sexually assaulted.
Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard said his department has handled several Roblox-related cases, including one where a man allegedly used voice-changing software to impersonate a young girl. However, no arrests have been made in connection with Roblox so far.
Murrill went as far as to say she believes Roblox should be taken offline entirely.
Roblox Denies the Allegations
Roblox rejected the claims, stating in a press release, “The suggestion that Roblox would knowingly endanger its users is completely false.”
The company outlined its current safety features, including filters to block personal information, links, and image sharing between users. While acknowledging that no safety system is foolproof, Roblox emphasized its ongoing efforts to prevent users from being lured off-platform—where its safety standards don’t apply.
Roblox, which boasts over 111 million monthly users, describes itself as a virtual universe where users can create, explore, and connect with others. It does not permit sharing of videos or images through chat and attempts to block personal data. However, like many platforms, users often find ways to bypass these restrictions.
Despite advertising a “zero-tolerance policy for child exploitation,” critics argue the platform’s safety measures fall short. For example, Roblox only restricts under-13 users from chatting outside games with strangers if parental approval is given. Private chats are not encrypted, allowing the company to monitor and moderate them.
Concerns Over Age Verification
Murrill also criticized Roblox’s age verification, claiming it’s too easy for adults to pose as children since the platform lacks a robust process to verify users' ages. She pointed out that there is no reliable minimum age enforcement once someone creates an account.
Roblox acknowledged that its age verification system is still in development. A recent update allows teens (13–17) to verify their age using a video selfie if they want to use certain chat features with trusted contacts.
Recent Safety Enhancements
Facing growing pressure, Roblox has introduced new safety tools in recent months. In August, the company announced a new AI system designed to detect early signs of grooming or exploitive language. It reported that this system led to the submission of 1,200 potential exploitation cases to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in the first half of 2025.