GuardianGamer Safety Alert - Safer Internet Day 2026

GuardianGamer Safety Update

Critical Roblox Safety Information Every Parent Needs

🌐 Safer Internet Day - February 10, 2026 | #SaferInternetDay #SID2026

⚠️ Safer Internet Day 2026: Why This Matters More Than Ever

Today is Safer Internet Day, celebrated in over 100 countries under the theme "Together for a better internet." Just one week ago, two Florida sisters (ages 12 and 15) were kidnapped by a 19-year-old who groomed them on Roblox — despite the platform's new mandatory age verification system launched in January 2026. Meanwhile, Egypt became the latest country to ban Roblox entirely. The crisis isn't slowing down. GuardianGamer shows you what's really happening so you can protect your children.

🌐 Safer Internet Day 2026: What You Can Do Today

This year's Safer Internet Day theme is "Together for a better internet." Here's how you can take action right now:

1. Check your child's Roblox account today:
• Has your child completed age verification? If so, check their assigned age bracket is correct
• Review their "Trusted Connections" — do you recognize everyone?
• Check the Parental Insights dashboard for chat activity

2. Install the GuardianGamer App:
• We can help you understand the games on Roblox, there are too many to keep track off
• We make sure the voice chat on Roblox regardless of their right age bracket is off
• We show you what happens, without digging through chats
3. Have the conversation:
• Ask who they play with online — especially anyone they haven't met in person
• Explain that adults pretend to be kids online
• Make it safe for them to tell you if something feels wrong

4. Share this alert:
• Forward to other parents at your child's school
• Use #SaferInternetDay and #SID2026 on social media
• Visit GuardianGamer.com for our parent App.

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✓ Complete Chat History - Even deleted messages

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Sources & Further Reading:
ABC News (Feb 2026) • TechCrunch • ABC News Parents Guide • Ahram Online • CNN • CBS News • Fox Business • NBC News • Bloomberg • Wikipedia
Oklahoma AG • About Lawsuits • Anapol Weiss • Roblox Parent Resources • Safer Internet Day USA

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© 2026 GuardianGamer. Safer Internet Day Special Edition - February 10, 2026.
All incidents verified through public sources and legal documents.

Current Safety Crisis Overview

35+ Active Lawsuits Against Roblox

10+ Countries Banning or Restricting

40% Roblox Users Under 13

Jan 2026 Age Checks Launched — But Already Bypassed

🆕 January 2026: Roblox's New Age Verification — Is It Enough?

📱 What Changed

On January 7, 2026, Roblox rolled out mandatory facial age checks globally to access chat features. Users must scan their face via a third-party vendor (Persona) to be placed into age brackets: under 9, 9–12, 13–15, 16–17, 18–20, and 21+. Chat is disabled by default for children under 9, and adults cannot chat with children under 16.

As of January 31, only 45% of daily active users have completed age checks. (TechCrunch, Feb 6)

🚨 Already Exploited

Black market accounts: Age-verified Roblox accounts appeared on eBay within days — some for children as young as 9, sold for as little as $5
AI deepfake concerns: Security researchers warn facial scans can potentially be spoofed with AI-generated images
Inaccurate age estimation: Millions of users reporting incorrect age brackets — adults flagged as children and vice versa
"Trusted Connections" loophole: Predators could convince children to scan QR codes to authenticate them as trusted adults
Verification fatigue: Parents frustrated by technical hurdles are completing verification for their children, undermining the system

⚠️ The Bottom Line for Parents

Age verification is a step forward, but it is not a substitute for active supervision. The Florida kidnapping of two sisters happened after the age checks launched. Grooming that began on Roblox moved to Snapchat — a platform Roblox cannot control. Technology alone will not keep your children safe.

❓ Your Top Questions Answered

Q: My child is on Roblox with the new age checks. Are they safe now?

The age checks help, but serious risks remain:

• February 2026: Two Florida sisters (12 and 15) kidnapped by a 19-year-old who groomed them on Roblox. He drove 1,500 miles from Nebraska. Girls found safe after multi-state AMBER Alert. (ABC News)
• April 2025: 10-year-old California girl kidnapped after meeting predator on Roblox (source)
• August 2025: Michigan 10-year-old exploited by adult posing as child (CBS Detroit)
• April 2025: Teen arrested for exploiting 4-5 children daily for a year (Click Orlando)

As the Martin County Sheriff said: "There is no application online that is safe. If you can communicate with somebody away from your house in the quiet of your own room, it can be a problem."

Q: Why did Roblox ban someone protecting children? (#FreeSchlep)

The story from August 2025:

Roblox sent a cease-and-desist to YouTuber "Schlep" whose investigations led to multiple predator arrests. They IP-banned him, terminated his accounts, and claimed his safety work created an "unsafe environment." The stock dropped 10% after backlash.

Multiple sources confirm: Wikipedia • Variety

The reality: Roblox spent more effort silencing child safety advocates than removing actual predators. GuardianGamer gives you the visibility they don't want you to have.

Q: How are predators STILL contacting kids despite age checks?

The visibility gap parents don't know about:

• Platform hopping: Grooming starts on Roblox, then moves to Snapchat, Discord, or other apps where parents can't see
• Age-verified account sales: Predators buying verified accounts on black markets
• 55% unverified: Over half of daily users haven't completed age checks yet — chat restrictions don't apply to all
• Robux manipulation: Game currency still used to manipulate children
• Filter bypass: Filters still bypassed using typos, emojis, and coded language
• "Trusted Connections": New feature meant for families could be exploited by predators

🚨 Recent Critical Incidents

February 2026 NEW

Egypt Bans Roblox Entirely

Egypt's Supreme Council for Media Regulation officially blocked Roblox nationwide, citing risks to children and adolescents. Egypt joins Iraq, Algeria, Palestine, Russia, Turkey, and others in banning the platform.

Ahram Online →

February 2026 NEW

Florida Sisters Kidnapped via Roblox Grooming

Two sisters (ages 12 and 15) from Indiantown, FL were kidnapped by 19-year-old Hser Mu Lah Say who drove 1,500 miles from Nebraska after months of grooming that began on Roblox and moved to Snapchat. Found safe after AMBER Alert and multi-state search.

ABC News →

January 2026 NEW

Mandatory Age Checks Launch Globally

Roblox rolls out mandatory facial age estimation for all users to access chat. Only 45% of daily active users have completed checks as of Jan 31. Age-verified accounts immediately appear for sale on black markets.

TechCrunch →

January 2026 NEW

Netherlands Launches Investigation

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) launched a probe into whether Roblox is safe for minors in the EU, following multiple reports and lawsuits.

Wikipedia →

October 2025

Kentucky Files Major Lawsuit

State AG calls Roblox a "nightmare scenario" after violent "assassination simulator" games found accessible to children.

Fox Business Report →

September 2025

Oklahoma Moves Toward Legal Action

AG Gentner Drummond takes first steps toward lawsuit, citing games like "Escape to Epstein Island" and "Public Bathroom Simulator."

Oklahoma AG Office →

August 2025 - #FreeSchlep

Roblox Attacks Child Safety Advocate

Roblox bans "Schlep" whose investigations led to predator arrests. Claims protecting children creates "unsafe environment." Stock drops 10% after backlash.

Wikipedia: Child Safety on Roblox →

August 2025

Louisiana: "Predators Hunt Children"

AG files lawsuit stating Roblox allows predators to "thrive, unite, hunt and victimize kids" while prioritizing profits.

CNN Report →

August 2025

Michigan 10-Year-Old Exploited

Oakland County girl subjected to sexual exploitation by adult posing as child, sent graphic messages and photos.

CBS Detroit →

April 2025

10-Year-Old Kidnapped

California girl abducted by 27-year-old Matthew Naval met on Roblox. Found 250 miles away in Elk Grove after multi-agency search.

Anapol Weiss Legal Filing →

April 2025

Teen Exploits 4-5 Children Daily

17-year-old Christian Scribben arrested in Florida, admitted to exploiting multiple children every day for past year on Roblox.

Click Orlando →

What Predators Don't Want You to Know

🚨 Active Predator Tactics (Updated for 2026)

Platform hopping: Grooming starts on Roblox, then moves to Snapchat/Discord where age checks don't apply
Using Robux (game currency) to manipulate children into sending photos
Creating "hangout" games with private bedrooms for grooming
Buying age-verified accounts on black markets to bypass new age checks
Operating in groups like "764" and "CVLT" to share victims
Spending weeks "befriending" children before exploitation — including sending gifts to their homes
Exploiting "Trusted Connections" to bypass age-group restrictions

⚠️ What's Changed — and What Hasn't

✅ Positive steps (Jan 2026):
• Mandatory facial age checks for chat access
• Age-bracketed chat groups limiting adult-child contact
• Chat disabled by default for under-9s
• Parental consent required for youngest users

❌ Still a problem:
• 55% of users haven't completed age verification yet
• Black market for age-verified accounts
• Cross-platform grooming (Roblox → Snapchat/Discord) remains unchecked
• Parent controls remain complex and ineffective
• No image/video sharing — but conversations still move off-platform
• August 2025: Banned safety advocates instead of predators

📋 Legal Actions & Global Bans (Updated Feb 2026)

US Lawsuits: 35+ active cases — Louisiana, Kentucky, Texas, Florida, Oklahoma + 30+ cases consolidated
Countries that have banned Roblox: Egypt 🆕, Iraq, Algeria, Palestine, Russia, Turkey, Qatar, Kuwait, North Korea
Countries restricting Roblox: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Indonesia, Kazakhstan (proposed)
Investigations: Netherlands ACM probe 🆕, SEC probe ongoing, Florida AG subpoena

Additional Resources:
• ABC News: What Parents Should Know (Feb 2026)
• Age Verification Deep Dive (Jan 2026)
• Roblox Lawsuit Information Center
• Roblox's official parent resources