Roblox

TINA.org found metaverse gaming platform rife with deceptive marketing.

Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers

TINA.org files complaint with the FTC concerning deceptive advertising on Roblox.

Parents, Players Cite Myriad Issues in FTC Complaints against Roblox

One of the top complaints among parents: Roblox fails to protect their children’s digital assets.

Roblox Revamps Its Ad Policies after TINA.org Action

Will it enforce them this time?

Roblox Brand Avatar Influencers

Roblox Income Claims

TINA.org Raises Major Red Flags with Roblox Class-Action Settlement

How millions of kids will lose their rights to be properly refunded for their losses.

Complaints against Roblox Have a Common Victim: Children

Children as young as four are cited in consumer complaints filed with the FTC.

Roblox Quietly Removes Its Ban on Ads Directed at Kids

What’s stopping advertisers from targeting children now?

Walmart Quietly Removes Kid’s Advergame from Roblox

Universe of Play’s removal follows action led by TINA.org – and inaction from self-reg group.

Why is Walmart’s 13+ Roblox Game Displaying a COPPA Seal?

Only users who are 13 and older can enter Walmart Discovered.

Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox

Is the most played game on Roblox raising more than pets?

Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children

TINA.org, together with other consumer groups, calls for immediate audit of Walmart Universe of Play.

The Roblox Metaverse is Deceiving Consumers According to TINA.org Investigation

MADISON, CONN. April 18, 2022 – With more than 50 million daily users, approximately half of which are children aged 13 and under, the online gameplay and creation platform Roblox…

Roblox Consumer Complaints: By the Numbers (Infographic)

A TINA.org analysis of Roblox consumer complaints filed with the FTC.

Roblox’s Representations

Allegations: Falsely representing that Roblox is safe and educational and that users can make money on the platform

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Allegations: Failing to disclose the risk of criminal and predative activity on its platform and misleading parents into thinking that Roblox protects children from inappropriate content

Virtual Items on Roblox

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that Roblox is free to play and failing to provide refunds to minors

Roblox Accused of Deceptive Marketing In Complaint to FTC

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Roblox is one of the biggest metaverse success stories. So why hasn’t it turned a profit?

Rob Walker, Fortune