It’s one of the worst scams in Roblox right now: fake YouTubers using real names to take money from players. Here’s how they’re tricking people, and how to protect yourself from falling victim.

Roblox is an extremely popular online gaming platform. Far from giving signs that it is shutting down, last year, the company announced a series of upgrades. In fact, on Aug. 22, the company's stock ...

On August 19, 2025, a user named Steffan (@Steffan0xd) shared a picture on X claiming Roblox would shut down on September 1, 2025. The post included what looked like an official announcement, stating ...

YouTuber Schlep, known for his Roblox "predator stings," had his account terminated and received a cease and desist letter from Roblox. The company accused him of violating rules by staging ...

The developers behind the mega-popular game Roblox are facing a firestorm of controversy after banning a popular YouTuber from the platform. The user, known as “Schlep,” worked to expose predators on ...

TL;DR: Roblox banned YouTuber Schlep, known for exposing child predators, sparking community outrage and a petition with over 65,000 signatures demanding CEO David Baszucki's removal. Roblox cites ...

Prominent figures in the content creation sphere have started to leave the Roblox Video Stars Program in response to the controversy surrounding YouTuber Michael "Schlep." For those unfamiliar, the ...

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Games Roblox changes policies on 'romantic and sexual content' and promises better moderation on the way as Louisiana AG repeats assertion that the platform 'is a breeding ground for sex predators' ...

The platform banned a popular YouTuber named "Schlep," whose efforts have led to six arrests. Speaking with us, he accuses Roblox of targeting him for highlighting its child safety issues. When ...

Schlep, a 22-year-old YouTuber with around 650,000 subscribers, has been banned from Roblox after allegedly violating the platform’s terms of use and community ...