Roblox has introduced new facial age verification rules globally, requiring players to confirm their age before accessing chat features within the platform. This move follows ongoing concerns regarding child safety on Roblox. Users who are over 13 must submit identification or a facial scan to determine their age, which then categorizes them into age-appropriate groups. While the intent is to enhance safety, some users have begun circumventing these rules by creating and selling age-verified accounts on eBay.
The emergence of listings for age-verified Roblox accounts has raised eyebrows within the gaming community. Various accounts are available for purchase on platforms like eBay and social media, with prices ranging from $4.45 to over $100. These accounts come with verified ages and often include a balance of Robux, the in-game currency. For example, one listing boasts a verified age and a substantial amount of Robux, attracting attention from eager buyers.
Roblox’s changes aim to restrict interactions to users within similar age brackets, promoting a safer gaming environment. Despite this, the sale of age-verified accounts undermines those safeguards. Players purchasing these accounts can bypass the new verification methods, which Roblox intended to enforce. Listings have appeared on eBay, showing the location and age of the users, allowing buyers to log in without undergoing the verification process themselves.
Roblox has stated that they are “constantly evaluating user behavior to determine if someone is significantly older or younger than expected.” As a result, users who purchase these accounts may face account bans or be required to revalidate their age. The platform emphasizes that buying these accounts is not advisable.
This situation is not isolated; Roblox accounts have previously appeared on eBay, often featuring rare usernames and in-game items accumulated over the years. The recent surge in age-verified account listings reflects ongoing concerns about privacy and safety in online gaming.
Roblox’s CEO has defended the implementation of AI facial age scans, describing the challenges related to online predators as both a concern and an opportunity for improvement in the platform’s safety measures. As these changes continue to unfold, the gaming community remains watchful about the implications for user safety and the integrity of the platform.
