Safety Guide

What to Watch For: Signs Your Child May Be at Risk

Know the warning signs and learn how to respond if you have safety concerns about your child's Roblox use.

Behavioral Warning Signs

Secretive Behavior
  • • Hiding screen when you walk by
  • • Playing only when alone
  • • Using devices in bedroom with door closed
  • • Getting upset when asked about gameplay
  • • Switching screens or apps when approached
New "Online Friends"
  • • Mentions friends you don't know
  • • Friends who are older
  • • Reluctance to discuss who they play with
  • • "Friends" who give them gifts (grooming sign)
  • • Talking about meeting someone in person
Emotional Changes
  • • Mood swings after playing
  • • Anxiety about not playing
  • • Anger when limits are enforced
  • • Signs of being bullied or manipulated
  • • Withdrawal from family and real-life friends
Financial Red Flags
  • • Unexpected charges on accounts
  • • Asking for Robux constantly
  • • Mentioning "deals" or "trades"
  • • Gift cards disappearing quickly
  • • Talking about "free Robux" methods

In-Game Warning Signs

Inappropriate Content

  • • Games with mature themes despite rating
  • • Inappropriate avatar clothing
  • • Sexual or violent imagery in games
  • • Simulated dating or romance

Social Engineering

  • • Requests for personal information
  • • Pressure to move to other platforms
  • • Someone asking for photos
  • • "Secret" conversations

Grooming Tactics to Know

  1. 1

    Build Trust

    Being extra friendly, giving in-game gifts, showing special attention

  2. 2

    Isolate

    Moving conversations to private channels, Discord servers, or DMs

  3. 3

    Create Secrets

    "Don't tell your parents about our friendship" or sharing "special" things

  4. 4

    Normalize

    Gradually introducing inappropriate topics as "normal"

  5. 5

    Leverage

    Using guilt, threats, or shared secrets to maintain control

What To Do If You're Concerned

Immediate Steps
  1. 1

    Stay calm

    Don't blame your child—they are a victim, not the cause

  2. 2Have an open, non-judgmental conversation
  3. 3Review their friend list together
  4. 4Check recent messages (if accessible)
  5. 5Document concerning content (screenshots before reporting)
If Contact with Predator is Suspected
  1. 1Do NOT delete evidence
  2. 2Report to Roblox immediately
  3. 3Contact local police
  4. 4

    File report with NCMEC CyberTipline

    CyberTipline.org
  5. 5Consider professional support for your child

Reporting in Roblox

  1. 1Click on the concerning user or content
  2. 2Select "Report Abuse"
  3. 3Choose the appropriate category
  4. 4Provide as many details as possible
  5. 5Roblox reviews reports within 24 hours

Open Communication Scripts

Starting the Conversation

"I want to make sure you're having fun and staying safe on Roblox. Can you show me what you've been playing?"

If They Mention a New Friend

"That's cool! How did you meet them? What do you know about them? Do they ever ask you personal questions?"

Establishing Safety Rules

"Remember, we never share our real name, age, school, or location with anyone online. And if anyone makes you uncomfortable, you can always tell me—you won't be in trouble."

After a Concerning Incident

"Thank you for telling me about this. You did the right thing. This is not your fault. Let's figure out together how to handle it."

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