Roblox Sexual Abuse Lawsuit | Child Sexual Abuse Claims

Roblox has become a virtual playground for millions of children. But beneath the surface, it has also become a virtual hunting ground for sexual predators looking for child victims that they can abuse both online and in the real world. As more families come forward with their nightmare stories, the platform’s failures to prevent child sexual abuse, grooming, and assault are under intense legal scrutiny, as seen by the number of Roblox lawsuits being filed in federal courts.

Just to give you a taste of how bad things are on Roblox, Bloomberg has called the situation “Roblox’s Pedophile Problem.” Hindenburg Research has called the platform, which has 39 million children under 13 who play every single day, a “Pedophile Hellscape For Kids.” Revealing Reality reveals just one of thousands (and likely tens of thousands) of experiences found on Roblox: a virtual nightclub featuring sexual undertones and suggestive avatars that was rated “mild” and fully accessible to their 10-year-old test account with no warnings.

Altman & Altman is currently reviewing Roblox cases for families whose children were harmed after interacting with predators on Roblox and, often, Discord. If your child has been exploited or abused, we can help you hold Roblox and Discord accountable by filing a lawsuit against these corporations in what is turning out to be one of the most egregious lawsuits dealing with harm to children in modern history.

The Roblox and Discord Child Abuse and Grooming Scandal

What Is Roblox?

Roblox is an online platform that lets users create and play millions of games, called “experiences,” built by other users. While marketed as a safe and creative space for kids, it has become a hotspot for sexual predators. Roblox features chat functions, user-generated content, and a virtual currency system (Robux), all of which can be exploited to manipulate minors.

What Is Discord?

Discord is a chat platform that allows for voice, video, and text communication, often used by gamers. Predators frequently move conversations from Roblox to Discord because it has even fewer restrictions, making it easier to groom children in private or semi-private digital spaces.

Why Is Roblox Being Sued?

Roblox Corporation is facing lawsuits for failing to implement meaningful protections for children. This includes:

• Failing to verify users’ ages
• Allowing explicit content to thrive in user-generated games
• Delaying or ignoring abuse reports
• Prioritizing growth and profit over user safety

Why Is Discord Being Sued?

Discord is often where the most harmful grooming and exploitation take place. The platform provides predators with direct access to children and lacks the kind of moderation necessary to prevent abuse. Lawsuits allege that Discord knew or should have known about the risks and did not act.

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Allegations Against Roblox for Child Sexual Abuse, Grooming, and Assault

Inadequate Moderation

Roblox’s moderation system is largely reactive. Harmful content, including condo games, sex clubs, and inappropriate avatars, often remains live long enough to reach children. In many cases, moderators act only after damage is already done.

Lack of Meaningful Age Verification

Roblox users can simply enter a fake birthdate to access features like voice chat and age-restricted content. There’s no consistent or reliable identity verification to prevent adults from posing as children.

Ineffective Reviews of Roblox Experiences

User-generated experiences are Roblox’s core feature, but they also present one of the biggest dangers. Harmful games often pass through the review system or reappear under new names even after being banned.

Prioritizing Profits Over Child Safety

Roblox has been accused of building its business model around constant user engagement, even when that means exposing children to dangerous environments. Safety improvements often lag behind negative press, as seen in its delayed response to years of documented abuse.

Delayed or Insufficient Responses to Reports of Abuse

Reports from parents and law enforcement often go unanswered or result in generic replies. Moderation teams are under-resourced and unable to respond quickly to credible threats.

How Can Playing Roblox Harm My Child?

Inappropriate or Sexual Conversations on Roblox

Children can be exposed to or engaged in sexual conversations in chat rooms and games. Predators use slang, emojis, and intentional misspellings to bypass filters.

Grooming of Minors on Roblox

Groomers build trust through flattery, gifts (often Robux), and continued interaction. Over time, they isolate the child and normalize secrecy.

Giving Affection or Pretending To Be Friends on Roblox

Predators act like caring friends or even romantic partners to break down a child’s defenses. This manipulative strategy is common in grooming dynamics.

Isolation Tactics in Roblox and Discord

Predators encourage children to keep secrets, avoid parental monitoring, and use alt accounts. Once trust is established, they often ask the child to switch platforms.

Roblox Boundary Testing

Abusers push boundaries slowly, starting with slightly inappropriate jokes or roleplay, then escalating to sexual content.

Moving To a Discreet Platform Like Discord

Discord allows voice and video chat with almost no real moderation. Predators exploit this to take grooming further in a space where parents have less visibility.

Coercing or Extorting Explicit Photos and Videos (Roblox Sextortion)

Once a predator has gained trust, they may begin demanding explicit images. Sometimes, this includes threats to share previous conversations or images if the child doesn’t comply.

What is Sextortion?

Sextortion occurs when someone threatens to release explicit material unless the victim provides more content, money, or personal information.

Some Children Exploit Themselves for Robux

Some predators offer Robux in exchange for nude photos or videos. Children desperate for in-game currency may feel pressured to comply.

Inappropriate User-Generated Content (UGC) Aka Experiences or Games

Roblox games sometimes contain hidden sexual references, simulated sex acts, or grooming environments under innocent-sounding names.

Live Voice Chat (for Users With Accounts That at Least Say They’re 13+)

Voice chat is harder to moderate and provides a real-time communication channel for abuse. Age verification is easily bypassed.

Meeting in Person

Some grooming cases escalate to real-world meetings. The risks of assault, kidnapping, or rape increase significantly when interactions move offline.

Cases of In-Person Meetings That Have Led To Rape and SA

Numerous cases have shown predators grooming children via Roblox and Discord, then arranging in-person meetings that result in rape or sexual assault.

Predator in Minnesota Assaults Child After Roblox Contact

A 23-year-old man in Minnesota used Roblox to lure a 10-year-old girl. He later met up with her in person and sexually assaulted her. He had previously used the platform to engage with multiple minors.

Tennessee Man Convicted of Traveling to Abuse Victim

In Tennessee, a man groomed a 12-year-old girl on Roblox and later traveled across state lines to meet and sexually assault her. The case resulted in a federal conviction.

14-Year-Old Victim Lured Across State Lines

A 14-year-old girl was lured from her home state to meet a predator she met through Roblox. She was sexually abused during the encounter. Law enforcement located the girl and arrested the predator in another state.

Repeated Abuse Hidden Behind Roblox Friendships

A man developed relationships with multiple minors on Roblox, eventually grooming and meeting some of them in real life. He maintained these contacts under the guise of innocent online friendships.

Discord Used After Roblox Grooming for Real-World Assault

A predator first contacted a minor on Roblox and then moved their conversations to Discord. He later met the child in person and assaulted them. Discord records were used in the investigation.

Specific Types of Abuse, Inappropriate Experiences, and Grooming Interactions

• Strip clubs and dating simulators in-game
• Roleplay therapy sessions where predators pose as authority figures
• Robux-based “transactions” involving explicit images
• Predator-run Discord servers targeting children
• Locked-door roleplay rooms where abuse can occur
• In-game scenarios simulating sexual relationships

Exposés and Research Have Revealed Some Shocking Things on Roblox

Bloomberg’s Exposé on Roblox

The Bloomberg article on Roblox, scandalously titled “Roblox’s Pedophile Problem,” highlighted several issues, mainly child safety and moderation failures. Here are 3-5 key points:

• Predators and Grooming: The investigation found multiple instances of predators using Roblox to contact, groom, and in some cases, to meet children in real life for sexual exploitation. The article cited dozens of arrests where initial contact or grooming occurred on the platform.
• Inadequate Moderation and Safety: The report said Roblox’s trust and safety measures were insufficient, with a focus on growth over child safety. It pointed to instances where stronger safety features were proposed but not implemented because they would impact user engagement numbers.
• User Growth Over Child Safety: Former and current trust and safety employees said user growth was prioritized over robust child safety protocols so the platform could be a place where dangerous interactions could happen.
• Difficulty Reporting and Resolving Abuse: The investigation suggested it’s hard to report and resolve abuse, with moderators getting a high volume of escalated child safety reports daily.
• Inappropriate Content and Interactions: While the article focused on grooming, it also mentioned inappropriate content and interactions on the platform, providing more evidence of the safety problems for kids.

Hindenburg’s In-depth Research and Undercover Work

The Hindenburg Research report on Roblox, “Roblox: Inflated Key Metrics For Wall Street And A Pedophile Hellscape For Kids,” made some big claims. Here are 3-4 of the most notable:

• Inflated User Metrics: Hindenburg said Roblox inflated its “Daily Active Users” (DAUs) and “engagement hours” to investors. They claimed Roblox counted “people” on the platform as DAUs, which can be multiple accounts from one user or bot accounts, so the reported user count is higher than the actual number of unique individuals.
• Pedophile Hellscape and Child Safety Failures: The report called Roblox an “X-rated pedophile hellscape,” detailing in-game research that found grooming, pornography, violent content, and extremely abusive speech accessible to kids. They said Roblox’s moderation was inadequate and the company prioritized growth over child safety.
• Robux as a Tool for Exploitation: Hindenburg said Roblox’s virtual currency, Robux, was being used by predators to trade for inappropriate content or actions from kids. They criticized Roblox for not doing enough to stop it despite knowing about the issue.
• Profit Over Safety (Alleged): The report said Roblox made conscious decisions to reduce investments in moderation and certain safety features because they would have hurt user growth and engagement metrics, so the company prioritized profits over its young users.

Key Findings from “Roblox: A Guide” by Revealing Reality

“Roblox: A Guide” by Revealing Reality is an extremely thorough research article that seeks to uncover—and succeeds—at finding all the crazy stuff happening on Roblox. Their aim is to tell parents what they really need to know about Roblox and why they should be concerned if their kid has been using the platform without extreme oversight.

This guide, based on an independent investigation by the Revealing Reality research team, is hard-hitting and heavy in facts and examples about the Roblox platform. Whether you’re a parent, policymaker, or just a responsible adult, what Revealing Reality found will make you think twice about letting your kids use Roblox ever again.

• Unsupervised Chat for All Ages – Here’s the kicker: the investigation found that both adults and children can chat on Roblox with absolutely no clear or obvious supervision. Think about that for a second. Your 8-year-old could be chatting with a 40-year-old stranger, and there’s pretty much nobody watching. Does that sound safe to you?
• Adult Themes Accessible to Minors – There are areas and experiences on this platform that focus on mature, adult themes, yet these are accessible even to children under 13 years old. We’re talking about content that would make you cringe if you saw your kid looking at it, and yet Roblox just lets it happen. The fact is, age-inappropriate content is sitting right there, just a few clicks away from your child.
• Easily Circumvented Age Verification – Any existing age verification measures on Roblox are extremely easy to bypass, rendering them pretty much useless. A tech-savvy 10-year-old can get around these “protections” faster than you can say “parental controls.” It’s like putting a paper lock on a bank vault and calling it secure.
• Limited Safety Control Effectiveness – The safety controls that Roblox does have in place are limited in their overall effectiveness, meaning significant risks still exist for children using the platform. Don’t believe the marketing hype—these controls aren’t nearly as protective as they want you to think they are, and your kids are still very much at risk.

Child Abuse and Sexual Predators on Roblox Have Been Documented for Years

YouTuber Ruben Sim’s First Discovery (2017)

All the way back in April 2017, Ruben Sim (who was a major whistleblower that we will discuss in more detail below) got a message on Discord from a fellow Roblox user who came across a disturbing case of grooming and sexual abuse. As soon as Sim gave the anonymous user the go-ahead, he immediately sent some of the most disturbing content I have found to date while researching the online predators and sexual abuse that is supposedly rampant on Roblox.

What this user found (or more likely was sent) were transcripts of conversations from Discord between an adult man and a 15-year-old girl who met on Roblox. In the first message that the anonymous user sent to Sim, there was a video of the man masturbating while explaining the parts of his anatomy to the child. He also sent many more transcripts of conversations and other videos and photos that were exchanged. 

But what was most shocking was that the predator turned out to be one of the most popular Roblox players and creators on the platform, who also had a large YouTube following. The predator’s username was MisterObvious.

MisterObvious (who no longer has a YouTube channel or an obvious online presence) was a developer on Roblox with thousands of subscribers on his YouTube account and a fanbase made up mostly of children. His account was so popular that in 2014, Roblox awarded him a BLOXY award for one of his videos. 

But everything changed in June 2017, when Ruben Sims exposed him for using his fame and massive following on YouTube to not only sexually exploit that one 15-year-old, but multiple other children between the ages of 13 and 15. 

(2021) People Make Games Is First To Connect Discord To Roblox Predators

The YouTube channel People Make Games (PMG) became well-known in August 2021 for its videos exposing child safety concerns. He was also famous for calling out Roblox on other allegations, most commonly that Roblox takes advantage of its users who create in-game experiences and are paid pennies on the dollar for their labor.

When Roblox requested that PMG remove its first investigative video, PMG doubled down and investigated further, eventually revealing that Roblox was struggling to control explicit and predatory activity on its platform. PMG revealed that even some of its most popular games were (and still are) wildly inappropriate for children; they were also the first outlet to discuss users bypassing Roblox’s limited moderation by taking conversations off‑platform to Discord and social media.

In 2017, Roblox shut down its official chat forum because it could no longer uphold “high standards” for a safe environment. This move was allegedly made after links to an illegal child sexual abuse site were circulated on the forum and went unchecked for some time.

Ruben Sim Is Sued by Roblox for $1.6 Million (2021)

Roblox also went after YouTuber Ruben Sim (real name Benjamin Robert Simon) in November 2021, but over contract and harassment claims—not safety reporting; the case was settled in early 2022 (Wikipedia).

Roblox also went after YouTuber Reuben Sim (real name Benjamin Robert Simon) in 2021, when they sued him for harassment, defamation, and violating its terms of service. 

While the Roblox Corporation framed the lawsuit as being about Sim’s alleged disruptive behavior and security threats, Reuben was well‑known at this time for his YouTube videos investigating online predators and inappropriate content on Roblox. His content showed how easily predators operate on the platform and routinely criticized Roblox’s failure to protect its massive child audience.

The lawsuit between Roblox and Reuben Sim was settled out of court in early 2022. Reuben agreed to remove certain content from his YouTube channel, but he was permanently banned from the platform and had to pay Roblox $150,000; however, he was allowed to keep his YouTube channel.

Early Lawsuit Against Roblox and Discord (2022)

Roblox has faced lawsuits over online predators using its platform to groom children, going all the way back to 2022. In October 2022, a lawsuit was filed by the parent of a child victim who accused Roblox of connecting their underage daughter to multiple abusers who sent her explicit photos using Discord and Snapchat. Both Discord and Snapchat were named in the lawsuit, in addition to Roblox.

FBI Investigates Roblox and Discord Predator Network Called 764 (2024)

In 2024, a joint investigation by The Washington Post, Wired, Der Spiegel, and Recorder exposed a predator network calling themselves “764” who used Roblox and Discord to push children into creating sexual, violent, and self‑harm content in the United States, Germany, and Romania. The group was eventually linked to grooming, sextortion, suicide, and even murder. As of May 2025, the FBI has been tracking roughly 250 open cases tied to 764, calling it a “transnational predator threat targeting vulnerable teens through these platforms.

Proof That Roblox Chose “Loose” Verification Methods

Signing up for Roblox is as simple as entering a birthdate, username, and password; there’s no age verification and no need for parental consent—despite most of its players being under the age of 16. 

This anonymity makes it easy for adults to pose as kids and for kids to pose as adults if they so choose. This makes it extremely hard for moderators to tell who’s who on the platform, making moderation very difficult, especially considering there are nearly 100 million players. 

Former employees say they proposed certain safety backstops, like pop‑up safety warnings and default‑on stranger chat blocks, but their ideas were rejected. 

Critics of Roblox argue that its AI moderation is still no match for advanced online predators who spend countless hours testing the game’s moderation and sharing any knowledge they gain in internet forums. 

Roblox and Discord’s History of Poor Moderation and Putting Children in Danger Is Clear

Investigations by YouTubers, lawsuits across multiple U.S. states, and exposés by major news outlets like Bloomberg and Hindenburg show Roblox’s safety failures have been well-known and well-documented for years.

Discord has also faced mounting criticism, including lawsuits and state‑level regulatory action, over its deceptive safety policies and its wide attraction of predator networks.

These past events that span from 2017 to the present clearly show that the predator and grooming issues on Roblox and Discord are not isolated events, nor did they only recently become a problem.

Roblox’s online predator and grooming crisis is systemic and has been for a long time. And unless we do something about it, it likely will continue.

What are the Criteria to File a Roblox Child Sexual Exploitation Lawsuit?

To file a Roblox or Discord lawsuit related to child sexual exploitation, specific conditions must be met. These criteria will help you determine if your case is eligible. 

If you feel your child’s situation meets these criteria, or if you have questions about the list, please contact us at Altman & Altman.

1. Types of Harm To the Minor

The minor must have experienced one or more of the following forms of sexual abuse:

• Sex Trafficking: This occurs when a child is kidnapped or persuaded to travel to the abuser for the purpose of sexual acts.
• Rape or Statutory Rape:
  • “Rape” involves forced sexual penetration.
  • “Statutory rape” is sexual activity with a minor that, even if not physically forced, often involves coercion due to the minor’s age.
• Attempted Rape or Attempted Statutory Rape: This applies if sexual penetration was attempted but not completed.
• Sexual Assault: This is present if any of the following happened:
  • Forced manual stimulation
  • Oral copulation
  • Digital penetration
  • Non-consensual touching or kissing of a sexual body part
• Sexually Explicit Images: This involves the exchange of photos, videos, or websites showing nudity.
  • If a child shared sexually explicit images of themselves, this alone can meet the requirements for harm.
  • If a child received sexually explicit images from an abuser, the case must also involve another qualifying injury (see Section 4).
• Grooming: This is when an abuser builds a relationship with a child or manipulates them with the goal of sexual exploitation or abuse.
  • The abuser must have had multiple inappropriate communications with the child (not just a single interaction).
  • Grooming alone is not enough; it must be accompanied by another qualifying injury (see Section 4).

2. Age of the Victim

• The person who was harmed must have been 18 years old or younger when the abuse occurred or began. If they were older, the case generally wouldn’t qualify.
• If the potential plaintiff is currently under 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign on their behalf to pursue the lawsuit.

3. Where the Victim Met the Abuser

• The child must have initially met the abuser on Roblox or Discord.
• This means the very first contact between the child and the abuser must have happened on one of these platforms.
• For example, if they first met on Snapchat and then moved to Roblox, even if the Snapchat meeting was brief, the case would not qualify under this rule.
• Any communication that happened after the initial meeting on Roblox or Discord can be via other platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, text messages, etc.

4. Victim’s Injuries or Evidence

One or more of the following must apply to show the harm suffered:

• The abuse involved:
  • Sex Trafficking
  • Rape or Statutory Rape
  • Attempted Rape or Attempted Statutory Rape
  • Sexual Assault (meaning Forced Manual Stimulation, Oral Copulation, Digital Penetration, or Non-consensual Touching/Kissing of a Sexual Body Part)
  • Sexually Explicit Images (where the minor shared images of themselves)
• Mental Health Impact: The minor has been diagnosed by a healthcare professional with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or suicidal thoughts directly resulting from the abuse on Roblox or Discord.
• Physical Harm: Medical records show physical harm the minor experienced because of the abuse.
• Suicide or Attempted Suicide: The minor died by suicide or attempted suicide as a direct result of the abuse.
• Seeking Treatment: The minor sought or is currently receiving psychiatric or psychological treatment due to the abuse. This includes therapy, counseling provided by a school, or treatment for substance abuse and/or self-harm.

5. Other Disqualifying Factors

Your case is generally not eligible for a Roblox lawsuit if any of the following are true:

• Ongoing Relationship: The minor currently has an active, ongoing relationship with the abuser.
  • However, in extreme situations where a parent has tried everything to stop contact but the child occasionally interacts with the abuser due to manipulation (like a form of Stockholm Syndrome), the firm may review the case before a final decision.

What Compensation May Be Available in a Roblox Lawsuit?

Victims and their families may be entitled to multiple forms of compensation depending on the nature and severity of the harm. This includes medical, financial, emotional, and punitive damages aimed at holding Roblox accountable for its negligence.

Economic Damages

Medical and mental health compensation can include coverage for trauma therapy, psychiatric care, and ongoing psychological treatment. If the abuse resulted in hospitalization or required medication or counseling, these expenses may also be reimbursed.

Financial compensation may also be available to cover unauthorized purchases made by the child, losses incurred through Robux-based exploitation, and any deceptive charges associated with Roblox’s marketing and platform use.

Non-Economic Damages

Pain and suffering damages acknowledge the emotional toll on victims and their families, including anxiety, PTSD, depression, and other long-term psychological impacts. These awards help families recover and rebuild.

Punitive Damages

In cases where Roblox’s behavior is proven to be grossly negligent or reckless, courts may award punitive damages. These are meant not just to compensate the victim, but to punish Roblox Corporation and set a clear precedent to protect other children in the future.

Why Choose Altman & Altman To Handle Your Roblox Lawsuit?

Experienced Legal Team – When you’re facing a powerful tech company, you need a legal team with the experience and determination to defend your child’s rights.

Proven Track Record – Altman & Altman has a history of handling tough cases involving child safety, online platforms, and corporate carelessness. We’ve managed lawsuits against big tech companies for products liability and defective products issues, pursued claims for breaches of privacy laws like COPPA, and represented families in sensitive cases involving children.

Expert Collaboration – Our team works closely with specialists in child psychology, digital safety, and forensic data recovery. This helps us build a strong case, backed by evidence, that considers all the ways your child has been harmed. We also partner with advocacy groups and survivor support organizations to ensure your family’s needs are prioritized.

No Upfront Fees – You only pay if we win. We offer 100% contingency-based representation, meaning you don’t pay anything out of your own pocket. Our consultations are always free and confidential. We understand how emotionally challenging these cases are and treat every client with care, urgency, and discretion.

Comprehensive Support – Our team and partners handle every step of the legal process, including collecting digital evidence, preserving records, filing the lawsuit, and negotiating on your behalf or taking the case to trial if necessary. You won’t have to manage this alone. We’re ready to fight for the justice your child deserves.

Contact a Roblox Lawsuit Lawyer Today

Time matters. If your child has been harmed because of things that happened on Roblox, now is the time to act.

Altman & Altman offers free, confidential consultations with no obligation.

Speaking To A Roblox Lawsuit Asap Is Important

Time Limits (Statutes of Limitations): There are strict time limits for filing lawsuits, and missing these deadlines can mean losing your right to pursue a claim.

Evidence Preservation: A lawyer can help you quickly gather and preserve crucial digital evidence (chat logs, screenshots, transaction histories, medical records) before it’s lost or deleted.

Complexity: Cases against large tech companies like Roblox are complex and require specialized legal knowledge in areas like tech law, consumer protection, and child safety.

Negotiation and Litigation: An attorney can negotiate with Roblox on your behalf or represent you in court to seek compensation for damages, including therapy costs, medical bills, and emotional distress.

Protecting Others: By taking legal action, you can help hold companies accountable and potentially force changes that make online platforms safer for other children.

Call or Contact Altman & Altman About Your Potential Roblox Case

If you believe you have a Roblox case, contact us today to speak with a legal expert at Altman & Altman. 

By letting us help you to file a lawsuit against Roblox Corporation and Discord, together we can:

• Protect your child
• Fight for the compensation your family deserves
• Help your family get some closure
• Start or continue the path to healing with a professional counselor, and
• Help prevent other children from experiencing similar traumas.
• Hold Roblox and Discord accountable for their actions and negligence.

We understand the legal elements, broader implications, and sensitivity of child abuse cases like these. Our lawyers will need to gather crucial information, but we also understand the private and embarrassing nature of these issues, especially with kids and teens. Our lawyers, team, and partners are fully trained in handling these situations with discretion and compassion.