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Roblox scams: how to protect your child

Fake Robux generators, rigged item trades, fake login sites: Roblox concentrates scams specifically designed to target children. Here's how to spot them and talk about them with your kids.

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34.9 million children
play on Roblox every day — 42% of the global player base is under 13. Roblox submitted 24,522 reports to NCMEC (the US federal reference body on child exploitation), including about 1,200 generated by its own "Sentinel" AI detection system. More broadly, online-enticement reports of minors jumped 192% in a single year in the US.
Roblox transparency data 2024-2025 · NCMEC

The most common Roblox scams

Each variant activates one or more documented psychological levers — spot them under each card.

Most widespread

Fake Robux generators

Sites promise free Robux in exchange for account credentials — Roblox confirms no external generation is technically possible.

Unexpected gain
Between kids

The item trade scam

A player promises to "pay it back later" after receiving an item — the promise is never kept.

Fabricated bond
Phishing

Fake login sites

Sites imitate the official Roblox login page to steal credentials and passwords.

Borrowed authority
Recent (2026)

AI-generated tutorial videos

Fake "tutorial" videos generated by AI redirect to these fraudulent sites, making the scam more credible for a child.

According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), complaints related to Roblox scams rose by 67% in 2025, with an average victim age of 11 — a figure confirmed by Roblox itself in its own help articles on the topic.

How to talk about it with your child

Why your vigilance as a parent isn't enough. It isn't you the scammer is trying to convince — it's your child, alone, in a space you may not see in real time. And a child who's been tricked often says nothing: out of embarrassment, fear of losing game access, or simply not realizing what happened. The simplest rule ("no free Robux generator is real") needs repeating regularly — saying it once is never enough with a child.

What to do in case of a scam

  1. Change the password immediately if credentials were shared.
  2. Report through the tools built into the experience or profile in question.
  3. Check Roblox's official help articles on known scams.
  4. Keep an open dialogue: a child who's been tricked should feel safe telling you.

How Egidio protects you

Egidio detects scam and phishing signals in notifications from over 183 apps — including fraudulent messages or links received via messaging apps linked to your family's online activity.

An honest limitation. Roblox's built-in chat isn't a standard Android messaging app — Egidio doesn't see what's said there in real time. What Egidio does detect is what leaves the game: a fake Robux-generator link shared on WhatsApp or another messaging app, a fake site relayed by a friend. This isn't monitoring the game itself — that would go against our privacy doctrine — but a net on the channels that carry the scam beyond the game.

With Egidio Family, you protect up to 4 people under one plan — each on their own phone, without ever monitoring the content of their exchanges.

100% on device. No conversation is ever transmitted to a server, not to you, not to anyone.

A scam that starts on Roblox almost always continues elsewhere: text, WhatsApp, or a phone call. See why filtering a single app is never enough.

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Frequently asked questions

Do free Robux generators work?

No, never. Roblox confirms no external Robux generation is possible. Any site promising it is a scam aimed at stealing the account.

How do I spot a scam on Roblox?

Be wary of sites promising free Robux, "pay you back later" item trades, and tutorials redirecting to external sites.

How do I report a scam on Roblox?

Use the reporting tools built into the experience or profile in question.

Does Egidio protect my child on Roblox?

Egidio detects scam signals in notifications from over 183 apps, which may include fraudulent links tied to Roblox activity. Analysis stays 100% on the device.

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Is Egidio free?

Call blocking is free, forever. Messaging protection and Family mode are included in the Premium version.

Full price breakdown →

A successful scam costs an average of $19,300. Egidio Family protects 4 people for £49.99/year. Full breakdown →