Category: Mobile Carriers
au (KDDI): Official SMS Senders & Numbers - Is That SMS Genuine?
Officially sends SMSDo they send SMS? (Official statements)
KDDI's official FAQ states it sends survey-request SMS from "157". A full list of sender numbers for all notifications is not published.
Officially published senders
Sender phone numbers / codes
- 157
157 is listed in the official FAQ as the sender of survey-request SMS. Sender numbers for other notifications are not published.
Conversely, a message showing a listed name or number is NOT necessarily genuine: SMS sender displays can be spoofed. The safest approach is to avoid links in the message and check directly via the official app or a bookmarked official website.
Key points from official statements
- The official FAQ states that survey URLs in SMS from 157 begin with https://voice.au.com/, a legitimate KDDI URL.
- KDDI advises not to use contact details in suspicious messages and to check billing directly in My au.
Legitimate domains (confirmed on the source pages)
- au.com
- kddi.com
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- au FAQ: Is the survey-request SMS from 157 really from KDDI?
- au FAQ: What to do about suspicious emails/SMS in the name of KDDI or au
Primary sources verified on: 2026-08-02
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How to use this list correctly (disclaimer)
A sender not on this list is NOT necessarily a scam. Companies may add or change senders without notice, and legitimate SMS may arrive from numbers or names that are not officially published.
Conversely, a message showing a listed name or number is NOT necessarily genuine: SMS sender displays can be spoofed. The safest approach is to avoid links in the message and check directly via the official app or a bookmarked official website.
The content reflects what was published on the official pages as of each entry's verification date. Always check the linked official pages for the latest information.