Iraq has banned US user-generated videogame platform Roblox due to concerns over child safety, the government said, joining other countries in cracking down on virtual worlds. The government said late on Sunday that the ban was motivated by concerns that the game allowed direct communication between users in ways that exposed children and adolescents to attempts of exploitation or cyber-extortion,

Experts warn Roblox has a predator problem, amid reports Australian children are being exposed to a range of disturbing experiences on the platform.

DENVER — A popular YouTuber known as Schlep has a warning for parents about Roblox after the company banned him from the platform for exposing alleged child predators. Schlep, whose real name is Michael, first logged onto Roblox when he was 8 years old.

I found a strange Roblox game, decided to check it out - and not long after, it was completely banned. Whether it was the broken mechanics, weird content, or something hidden beneath the surface, this game didn’t last long.

WhatsApp, Roblox, Reddit and Discord are among an expanded list of platforms which may be covered by the teen social media ban, the ABC can reveal.

Investing.com -- Iraq has implemented a nationwide ban on Roblox, the U.S.-based user-generated videogame platform, citing child safety concerns.