Nefarious game makers appear to be leveraging a chat-based Roblox exploit that results in automatic account bans for unsuspecting users.

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County detectives are working to identify additional victims after arresting a 17-year-old for sexually exploiting children in a popular online video game.

The lawsuit accuses Roblox of enabling predators, failing to verify ages, and ignoring safety red flags.

Roblox is a popular platform for kids to connect with friends — which also makes it a perfect place for predators to find victims, according to an Alberta RCMP officer.

Louisiana has sued Roblox, alleging the gaming platform allowed child predators to exploit minors and misled parents about safety protections.

Metro Atlanta mom sues Roblox, claims predators used gaming platform to exploit 10-year-old son The lawsuit accuses Roblox of enabling predators, failing to verify ages, and ignoring safety red flags.

A Monroe County man is accused in a federal criminal complaint of using an online gaming platform to sexually exploit children, court documents said. Agents allege Sean Antony Stark, 23, of Erie ...