Roblox Inflated Data And Doesn’t Protect Underage Gamers, Short Seller Alleges—Stock Falls 4% By Derek Saul, Former Staff. Derek Saul has covered markets for the Forbes news team since 2021.

Hindenburg Research disclosed a short position in Roblox on Tuesday, alleging that the gaming platform popular among young children inflated metrics including user numbers and engagement.

Roblox is facing lawsuits after parents claim the popular video game has contributed to allegations of child spying.

A 10-year-old girl was kidnapped by a man who messaged her on Roblox and Discord. She was found hundreds of miles from her home the next day.

A California man has been arrested for abducting a 10-year-old child he reportedly met on social media apps Roblox and Discord, authorities said Wednesday.