Advocacy groups urge FTC to probe Roblox safety practices
Fairplay and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation have requested a federal probe into whether Roblox uses deceptive marketing. The groups claim the platform pressures young users to spend money and misleads the public about its safety measures.
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ROBLOX CORP -CLASS A faces a potential investigation by the Federal Trade Commission after advocacy groups alleged unfair marketing and child safety failures. The request follows more than 140 lawsuits in the United States federal court accusing the platform of facilitating exploitation. The scrutiny adds to mounting regulatory pressure on a platform where young users drive engagement and spending.
