Nerve Freedom reviews have been spreading across the internet, often promising a miraculous solution for neuropathy from someone purportedly named Dr. Mark Halbert (or potentially John Halbert) through what’s called a “15-second pepper trick.” The video ads and website behind the product claim it can reverse years of nerve damage using a simple, natural remedy. But a closer look reveals an elaborate marketing scheme involving deepfake videos, fabricated medical endorsements, and deceptive tactics targeting vulnerable people in pain.
One of the most prominent figures featured in the video is a man allegedly named Dr. Mark Halbert, described as a “best-selling author” and “research director” who supposedly made a breakthrough in neuropathy treatment. However, his identity appears to be entirely made up, just like the product’s wild promises. This article breaks down how the Nerve Freedom scam operates, exposes the fake credentials, and explains what red flags consumers need to watch for.
First, I created a YouTube video that busts the Nerve Freedom scam mentioning the fake “Better Health” TV show, Susan Smith, Dr. Mark Halbert and Jennifer Halbert:
A Deepfake Disaster: Elon Musk’s Fake Endorsement
It all starts with an ad—often one that looks and sounds shockingly authentic. These ads might appear on social media platforms like Facebook or Instagram and frequently feature celebrities like Elon Musk. Except, as clearly explained in the video analysis, Elon Musk has never endorsed Nerve Freedom or any similar product. The ad uses a deepfake video that manipulates Musk’s lip movements and voice with AI-generated audio to make it seem like he’s making a serious medical recommendation.
The video claims:
“Right now, your nerves are under attack, not from aging, not from diabetes, but from a billion-dollar lie… every day you take another pill, Pfizer gets paid.”
This kind of conspiracy-laced language is a hallmark of these scams. The purpose? To position Big Pharma as the villain so that anything offered in opposition—like a mystery pill from a sketchy website—seems like a noble alternative.
The “15-Second Pepper Trick” Lie
At the center of the scam is a supposed natural remedy that can reverse neuropathy symptoms in mere days. The product pitch promises a miraculous “15-second pepper trick” that unlocks the body’s ability to regenerate damaged nerves—claiming a 93% improvement in just a few weeks.
From the scripted dialogue:
“A breakthrough discovery that’s changing everything we thought we knew about neuropathy. All thanks to a simple fifteen second pepper trick you can do at home each morning.”
The problem? There is no pepper trick. By the end of the video, viewers are presented with a supplement bottle—no actual pepper, no pantry ingredient recipe, just a product you’re expected to buy. This bait-and-switch tactic is common among health scams, where the initial promise is a home remedy, but the final pitch is always a mysterious pill sold through a sketchy e-commerce funnel.
The Dr. Mark Halbert Lie
The nervefreedom.com video features individuals with seemingly authentic stories. There’s a woman named Jennifer who claims to have thrown away her cane and ditched medications like gabapentin and tramadol. There’s also “Dr. Mark Halbert” (or “Halpert” perhaps), introduced as a best-selling author and research director of a company named “Be Nature.” According to the video, Forbes Magazine even named him the most influential health expert of 2023.
None of that holds up under scrutiny.
Searching for Dr. Mark Halbert’s credentials on Bing, DuckDuckGo, Google and Yahoo reveals mismatched spellings and no evidence of his existence in legitimate medical directories. And despite the claims of recognition by major outlets like CNN via its “breaking news” or Forbes, there are no credible links or archived articles to back up those accolades. One Facebook video even misspells his name as “Helbert” in an attempt to appear official.
These videos look like they were filmed on rented sets—perhaps in Los Angeles—designed to resemble medical studios or health shows. The actors are dressed to appear trustworthy: lab coats, beards, professional attire. One can speculate that many of them may have been hired without knowing they were participating in a scam operation.
Brazil: The Possible Origin Behind the Curtain
A closer look at the backend of the websites involved in promoting Nerve Freedom reveals at least some ties to Brazil. The Facebook page promoting the video is managed from Brazil, and URLs in the code contain Portuguese language, which is another sign of Brazilian hosting and production.
This is not uncommon. Many scams involving supplement sales and fake health cures are run from overseas locations where accountability and consumer protection laws are much harder to enforce. That geographical distance allows scammers to evade legal consequences while profiting from false medical claims.
The Real Goal: Extracting Money from Desperate People
Let’s be clear. Nerve Freedom is not about helping people. It’s about getting people to spend money. The websites and ads use manipulative psychological tactics to pull viewers in:
- Fake urgency: “Watch this interview before it’s taken down.”
- Medical theater: “MRI scans” showing 93% nerve regeneration.
- Emotionally charged testimonials: Stories about prayers, sleepless nights, and miraculous recoveries.
- Religious cues: References to God to appeal to Christian audiences.
- Blame-shifting: Accusing Big Pharma of keeping people sick.
All of these are designed to do one thing: get people to buy the product and sign up for a ClickBank checkout, which often includes hidden subscription charges of hundreds of dollars a month. Some even show fake FDA approval logos, which are sometimes found hidden in their server files but not prominently displayed—likely an intentional ploy to reduce legal exposure while still tricking consumers into thinking the product is regulated.
Nerve Freedom Reviews: Where Are the Real Ones?
If you search online for “Nerve Freedom reviews,” you’ll likely encounter affiliate websites or spammy blog posts parroting the same claims made in the video. These are not legitimate consumer reviews. They’re paid-for placements and affiliate content written to earn commissions from each sale.
There’s no Better Business Bureau (BBB) profile for the product. No Consumer Reports investigation. No real Trustpilot feedback from verified buyers. Just a loop of fake testimonials, deepfake ads, and pseudoscience.
The Bottom Line: Dr. Mark Halbert Is a Made-up Name
Neuropathy is not something that can be cured by a mystery pill bought from a scammy website. If you’re dealing with nerve pain, tingling, or burning sensations, your best option is to speak with a licensed medical professional—not take health advice from a fake Elon Musk video or a fabricated Dr. Mark Halbert clip.
Nerve Freedom appears to be another in a long line of scams designed to take advantage of people suffering from legitimate medical conditions. The sooner consumers recognize these red flags—fake endorsements, fake credentials, emotional manipulation, mystery ingredients—the better protected they’ll be.
No matter how convincing the video is, or how urgent the message sounds, don’t fall for it. Nerve Freedom isn’t the miracle cure it claims to be. It’s just another scam in disguise.
Stay Informed and Share the Truth
If you found this article helpful, consider sharing it to raise awareness. These scams thrive in silence, and the best way to fight back is with facts and transparency.
And most importantly—before trying any new supplement or treatment you see in an ad, talk to your doctor. Always.
For further reading, a previous scam investigation found another fake doctor name as Dr. Yumi Takahashi — a woman purportedly promoting a special diabetes-reversal recipe.
Editor’s Note: I utilized ChatGPT to help write this article. However, ChatGPT used the transcript from a well-researched YouTube video I created about this subject, meaning hard work went into the creation of this scam-busting effort. Scammers use AI to scam people. It’s time we use AI to bust their scams.