A "Roblox" developer and safety monitor identified only as Sam is urging parents to supervise their children at all times while using the popular gaming platform, or to keep them off it entirely, citing disturbing content and dangerous interactions he has personally witnessed.
In an interview with the BBC published on March 26, 2026, Sam said he has seen users being "drawn into interactions they shouldn't have with complete strangers" and has received reports of people "leading others off the platform" to talk outside of the game, which violates "Roblox's" own policies.
His advice to parents was blunt: "While playing 'Roblox,' children require constant supervision. If that isn't feasible, then they should avoid playing 'Roblox,'" according to CNBC.
Sam described seeing games that simulate mass shootings at Sandy Hook and Columbine, as well as recreations of Epstein Island. While users can report concerns through a form on the platform, he noted that "only about 30% actually get approved."
His comments come as "Roblox" faces intense legal pressure over child safety. In February 2026, Los Angeles County sued the company, accusing it of giving "pedophiles powerful tools to prey on innocent and unsuspecting children," Malware Bytes reported.
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a separate lawsuit in March 2026, calling the platform a "playground" for child predators. Georgia's Attorney General also launched an investigation following reports of child exploitation.
"Roblox" averages over 80 million daily players, with roughly 40 percent under 13. The platform introduced mandatory facial age verification in January 2026 for users who want to access chat features, and chat is now disabled by default for children under nine.
However, the rollout has been rocky, with users reporting incorrect age estimations that sometimes label adults as children and children as adults.
In response, "Roblox" told the BBC that safety remains a top priority. The company said it takes "immediate measures against those found violating our guidelines" and uses age verification validated by independent specialists. It added that it monitors user activity and prompts re-verification if the behavior does not match a user's verified age.
"Roblox" CEO Dave Baszucki shared a similar message in a March 2025 BBC interview, telling parents, "If you're not comfortable, don't let your kids be on 'Roblox.'" The company has introduced over 40 safety policies in recent years, including restrictions on direct messaging for users under 13.
Still, critics say the platform falls short. A recent survey found that 47 percent of parents have not enabled "Roblox's" strongest safety setting, and nearly one in three reported finding content they believed should have been blocked, as per the BBC.
