A predator on Roblox contacted a nine-year-old UK girl and attempted to lure her out of the game for inappropriate conversations. The case highlights the risks children face while playing against strangers online.
Roblox , a vast online universe created by user-generated mini games, has become a playground for predators. In a recent incident, a nine-year-old girl from the UK was approached by a predator on Roblox who tried to lure her out of the game and engage her in inappropriate conversations. The mother reported the incident to the police, who then passed it on to Interpol , leading to the identification of the predator in Minnesota .
Online safety educator Kirra Pendergast warns that children playing against strangers can expose them to inappropriate content and behaviors
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