AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Like you, I must get a dozen calls, texts, and emails a day about health coverage.

The Federal Trade Commission says scam calls always spike this time of year during open enrollment. If you are tired of hearing the phone ring or getting a text message about new insurance plans, there are ways to stop at least some of them.

Apple’s latest iOS update includes a feature called “Silence Unknown Callers.” When it is turned on, any number not saved in your contacts is sent straight to voicemail. You never even hear it ring.

Open Settings>Apps>Phone

Make sure “Unknown Callers” is toggled on under Call Filtering.

Also turn on the spam filter so calls identified by your carrier as spam or fraud are silenced and moved to your voicemail or spam folder.

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