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

Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers

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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

Consumer News

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

Consumer News

Roblox Revamps Its Ad Policies after TINA.org Action

Will it enforce them this time?

Roblox Brand Avatar Influencers

Evidence

Roblox Brand Avatar Influencers

During its investigation of Roblox, TINA.org compiled a sampling of more than 20 avatar influencers (i.e., Roblox avatars created by social media influencers) failing to disclose their material connections to…

Roblox Income Claims

Evidence

Roblox Income Claims

During its investigation of Roblox, TINA.org compiled a sampling of 50 examples of Roblox and/or members of its Video Stars Program (i.e., select Roblox users who create videos about the platform on…

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

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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

Consumer News

Complaints against Roblox Have a Common Victim: Children

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

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

Consumer News

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

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

Roblox Quietly Removes Its Ban on Ads Directed at Kids

Consumer News

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

Consumer News

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.

Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox

Consumer News

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

Consumer News

Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children

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

Roblox Consumer Complaints: By the Numbers (Infographic)

Consumer News

Roblox Consumer Complaints: By the Numbers (Infographic)

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

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

Press Release

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’s Representations

Class Action

Roblox’s Representations

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

Roblox

Class Action

Roblox

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