Samsung showed the Galaxy phones used in situations they shouldn't be, to attract customers," said the ACCC. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ( ACC ) has sued Samsung , alleging the tech company made misleading claims about the water resistance of its smartphones to attract customers . ACCC said it viewed more than 100 Samsung advertisements which depicted water in seawater and swimming pools , contrary to advice about the Galaxy S10 on Samsung 's website . The company said it " stood by " its advertising , but faces a large fine if found guilty .
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ( ACC ) has sued Samsung , alleging the tech company made misleading claims about the water resistance of its smartphones to attract customers . ACCC said it viewed more than 100 Samsung advertisements which depicted water in seawater and swimming pools , contrary to advice about the Galaxy S10 on Samsung 's website . The company said it " stood by " its advertising , but faces a large fine if found guilty .