Half of the U.S. population under the age of 16 are playing Roblox. Here's how to keep your kids safe on the platform.

Australian families are being hit with hundreds – sometimes thousands – of dollars in losses as online scammers prey on children through Roblox, luring them with fake offers of free in-game currency.

For one mother, the allure of “Fortnite” for her two sons quickly turned into a financial setback — without her knowledge. The boys spent hours playing the popular videogame, but she didn’t realize ...