DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - A central Iowa family is suing an online gaming platform, claiming it played a role in child trafficking, KCCI reports .

According to the lawsuit, a minor was trafficked across several states after meeting a 37-year-old man posing as a teenager on Roblox.

The lawsuit alleges the minor was groomed and kidnapped from her home in West Des Moines. The child’s parents said they had no idea about the potential dangers of the game.

The incident is drawing widespread attention to the issue of online safety.

One gaming enthusiast in Des Moines shared his disappointment regarding the situation.

“That’s despicable of despicable,” Derrick Probasco said.

Probasco also shared advice on how to avoid these situations, stating predatory behaviors can be addressed by bringi

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