After watching the news story (see video link below), it’s obvious that these BioPerformance gas pills are pretty much the same as the “Green Beans” that hit as an MLM scam waaay back in 1989.The BioPerformance gas pills, as it turns out, are nothing more than MOTHBALLS – dyed green and made into pill shape! Lab results showed they’re chemical makeup to be virtually 100% Napthalene, which is what mothballs were made of decades ago!
And what’s possibly worse, BioPerformance claims (right on the bottle) that the little green pill is Non Toxic. BUT Napthalene IS TOXIC! In fact, it’s not only is it poisonous, it also has links to cancer!Better get your money back quick…According to Texas Law, if you return the purchased product to the company they must refund your money. This requirement is good for 1 year. But after this little expose below, you had better RUN to get your money back!
Is Bioperformace Dyed Green Mothballs?
May 12, 2006 by Ty | 29 Comments
In Network Marketing Companies
Nick Ashton on May 14th, 2006 at 9:16 am
It seems that the naysayers have been yakking around the water cooler. Some need to be very careful of their published comments. Legal action is costly and although we have a “Freedom of Speech”, it pays to shut one’s mouth unless you have proveable facts. Gossip is not fact!
None seem to have any of the facts, just conjecture and heresay.
Be warned lawyers read these sites and disparaguing remarks will cost you.
The BioPerformance Pill works and has been independently tested by engineers who knew not what they were testing.
It is not “Moth Balls” ! It has trace elements of Napthalene, which is so low it is just a trace. Just like soil has traces of Anthrax.
Use your energy elsewhere or save it for the day you come to court!
Govern Yourselves Accordingly
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Mark on May 17th, 2006 at 4:06 pm
Guess Aaron was right! Glad he posted that TV expose for us to see before it was too late.
Not Nick Ashton on May 17th, 2006 at 6:18 pm
You might want to read the lawsuit buddy looks like its mothballs toxic and thier assests are froze. Game set match.
Robert on May 17th, 2006 at 9:02 pm
It’s funny that the first thing Nick did in his comment was warn about legal action. Very unprofessional, and standard for this type of thing.
I’ve been in this industry long enough to know that when there are scams they first try to scare people with legal threats. But in the end it’s always them who suffer in the courts.
Don’t eat those mothballs Nick; they’re toxic!
James Stewart--CA on May 18th, 2006 at 8:40 am
Aaron,
Your article is a crock. Having a forum such as this deserves more dedication to THE TRUTH, or you are abusing your privilege. I appreciate the chance to set the record straight. Mind you, I only know from personal experience, which you appear to have NONE with this product.
I am baffled by the results of the U of Central Florida’s “test.” This pill works on my car and a high percentage of those I know who have tried it.
Do you mean to tell me that 50,000 plus distributors spent $500 on this product and are telling everyone about its wonderful results in spite of it being a total fraud?
If my car didn’t run to well and with such gas savings, there is no way I (or in my opinion, hardly anyone) would share this good news with others, on such a grand scale!(over 50,000 in 5 months.) Guess we’re all crooks and liars, who incidentally are getting around going more miles on less money, and saving the air at the same time. This product works, and every testimonial is notarized, unlike your “study.” Was it funded by Exxon?
Recent actions suggest even greater government complicity in our fuel ‘crisis.’ Bioperformance WORKS. That’s the bottom line.
Ty on May 18th, 2006 at 9:06 am
James,
Amway has allegedly frauded millions of people, it is not hard to believe that 50,000 people could fall for this type of scam.
If I were looking to earn a long term income with Network Marketing, I would avoid the gas products at all costs.
This Bioperformance issue will spill over to the other gas additive companies.
James Stewart--CA on May 18th, 2006 at 10:47 am
Ty,
By using the word, allegedly, you feel free to make outlandish statements of questionable fact. I do not know about Amway, but I think it is completely illogical to make the comparisons you make about this product. Have you tried it?
I have, and it worked great, otherwise, I would not be trying to put water on the fire these blatant lies are trying to set.
With God as my witness, Bioperformance worked on my car and almost everyone I know who has tried it.
There are such things as anti-siphon screens that prevent the pill from reaching the tank, and oxygen sensors that alter the richness of the fuel, thus negating the result, but these problems can be overcome, if the intent is to get results, not mislead the public.
Thanks for your advice–I would advise you to try this product.. It really does work. And if you have not really tried it, please stop making comments about things you know very little about.
Ty on May 18th, 2006 at 10:58 am
I am glad it worked for you. However, there is probably a reason why the Texas AG shut them down.
I doubt it is big oil conspiracy.
James Stewart--CA on May 18th, 2006 at 11:55 am
Ty,
Why do you doubt it? You doubt the truth without trying the product (no answer to my question, and your apparent ignorance of the subject leads us to that conclusion…)
Big money always protects itself, and lies to discredit the truth is a good vehicle towards that end. Don’t you agree? Millions of dollars are being saved on gas because of this product..Do you think big oil will do nothing?
Lies associated with government actions to protect big business is nothing new, and this looks like more of the same to me.
James Stewart--CA on May 18th, 2006 at 1:04 pm
Ty,
In reviewing my earlier comments, I apologize for not actually asking whether you had used the product, only suggesting that you hadn’t, a conclusion I may have drawn falsely from your negative comments.
Have you actually used the product?
Though I don’t know all there is to know about this product, its results have been wonderful on my vehicles, they run much smoother, and coast to the light without needing to use the pedal. My initial mileage has dropped some, but it’s been over 15 years since I changed the fuel filter, and this stuff cleans the system, sometimes necessitating this change after the first few tanks.
Changing to powder makes it more effective, getting past the ant-siphon screens, etc., and disconnection of the negative terminal of the battery for 5 minutes allows the computer on some cars to adjust to the fuel with the additive, without confusing the oxygen sensors information and reversing the benefit by sending MORE fuel to the carburetor, as sometimes occurs.
These simple remedies make the benefit of this product almost universal, the difference in success often lies in the true desire of the user.
You could say, ‘When using this product, it will often help to temporarily disconnect your NEGATIVE TERMINAL!’
Hope my comments are constructive; to lie about this wonderful blessing, that can help our country, its air, and its people would be more than a tragedy, its a sin–something called ‘false witness.’ Maligning something after inadequate investigation (like trying the product, and researching and applying these remedies) is the same thing, don’t you think?
Ty on May 18th, 2006 at 2:25 pm
James,
I am simply reporting information here. I am not making a judgement about the Bioperformance product.
If it works for you, great.
I can say with some authority that this action by the Texas AG will affect the gas additive business.
The company owners will do their best to rally the troops in an “us vs. the world” fashion, but if I was making a business decision about this type of product, I would get out.
Just my opinion.
James Stewart--CA on May 18th, 2006 at 5:13 pm
You are reporting biased information making people believe damaging reports with little or no basis in fact, except for the evil actions of Texas’ attorney general and the misleading implications those actions give.
Since I KNOW FIRSTHAND that this product works, it is hard to just stand by watching people like you pretend to be objective, while making statements that couldn’t be farther from the truth.
Should I get out? Why shouldn’t the
truth bear out? And you still do not accept it. So keep on sinning, lying about others without solid basis in fact.
Try to influence others to your biased, ignorant opinion, but open your eyes to the damage you cause in doing so.
P.S. I guess you really never tried the pills, but if you did, you would probably lie, in spite of the blessing they gave you and your vehicle. I question your motives, but I can’t read it, only your ignorant lies.
You write this off cynically as ‘rallying around the company,’ but this is merely ‘rallying around the TRUTH.’
You might try it sometime.
Ty on May 18th, 2006 at 6:51 pm
James,
Have you read the Attorney General information?
I certainly wish you the best of luck.
James Stewart--CA on May 21st, 2006 at 10:29 am
What a feeding frenzy these lies about Bioperformance have propagated! Imagine, shutting a company down over a lab test (funding unknown) on one vehicle, when over 50,000 vehicles are getting results that are exciting and REAL, and IGNORED by this unscrupulous judge and attorney general.
In this ‘free’ country, are they ‘protecting’ us a little too much? Or are they just protecting Big Oil as I suspect? If this didn’t work, I don’t think we’d be hearing much about it at all, and most of the naysayers are scoffing much without even having tried the product!
I can HONESTLY say that I used the product and it worked so well that I’m disgusted with our government to be so hypocritical about reducing our fuel consumption. I pray that the TRUTH will come out, and all of us can share in this true blessing.
Yes, I read the AG report, and from what I know firsthand, it is packed with untruths. Toxicity may be the only real issue, and I believe that claim came directly from the EPA report on the product! Have you read it?
Thanks for your best wishes. Have you tried the product, or are you just scoffing without direct knowledge?
John on May 21st, 2006 at 6:50 pm
James, you really need to lay off the drugs, my friend.
First of all, the lab tests were not done on just vehicle. Secondly, these labs do not have unknown funding, just do your research on them for cying out loud.
This is a product that has been undoubtedly proven to not improve gas mileage whatsoever. Plus, it was advertised and marketed as NON-toxic, but, it IS toxic! And any good mechanic will also clue you into the fact that it also causes engine damage!
But you are 100% right…The TRUTH will come out (and it has). So find another busines, James. BioPerformance is over and done for, never again to return. You can complain all you want, but that’s a fact.
Hopefully one day you’ll realize that Lowell Mims was operating just another one of his MLM scams. Do your research on him; this isn’t his first time!
Jamie on May 22nd, 2006 at 2:28 pm
John,
You are right the product doesn’t work… this whole time (7 weeks and 5000 miles later) my imagination (not Bio P) was making my car get better gas mileage and run better! And since my imagination works that well I think I will just stop putting gas in my car all together! Thanks for all of you people that haven’t used any of the products but make comments anyway! You have helped me to see the light!!
Brent Mann on May 22nd, 2006 at 4:15 pm
This is History in the making folks and the “TRUTH” will be proven America….so buckle your seat belts my friends because we are going to win this case and the World will know that we are the Greatest Company to hit this Planet!!We also will continue to change the lives of people throughout the World…and help to save the precious oil for our children and our childrens children…
“See You @ The Pumps” Brent Mann
Melissa on May 23rd, 2006 at 8:47 am
Ty,
Have you clicked on the link on this web site entitled “TV expose of Bio Performance?” In the expose the reporter states that they “put a very measured amount of gas” into their mini van. LEGAL QUESTION: what exactly in the “very measured amount” A gallon? 2 gallons? In my oponion the fact that they don’t publish how much gas they put in the tank is suspicious. Next, they stated that they ran the van @ 70 mph for 10 minutes at which time the tank was empty. I have driven 70 mph. My mini van, thankfully, is not out of gas after 10 minutes. I think that it is wise to scrutinize things even bio performance. However, what is good for the goose is good for the gander. How much scrutiny have you given to the reports. The expose stated that they gave the van a booster shot as instructed on the website. LEGAL QUESTION: Did they 1.) put into an empty tank? 2.) Did they fill the tank up after adding the product? I think by their own testimony that their van ran out of gas in 10 minutes proves that they chose to follow certain instructions and not others. Let the record show that evidence provided by the expose cannot be trusted. Based on you comments ( have not read all of them) you feel that Bio Performance has misled people. Can it not also be said that the expose posted on this web site is also misleading.
Now let’s address the non-toxic issue. The product is for vehicles not people. It is EPA registered so to whom is not toxic the enviroment. While I agree that the statement does not make that clear and for that Bio Performance is at fault. However, how many toxic products do Americans consume? Cigarettes MAY cause cancer. There is a far greater risk of me getting cancer from second hand smoke than from putting Bio performance into my mini van. The expose also mentioned inhaling the product. I don’t huff. Huffing is the practice of some people sniffing household products to produce a high. I am sure that if I consistently sniffed my Orange Energy Pine-Sol, whose scent I enjoy, the likelihood of me developing health issues would increase. Alcohol companies say on their enticing commercials of people enjoying themselves to “drink responsibly” How does one drink responsibly? Does that mean that if a man has only one beer at a friends house that I and my 4 children are still safe to be on the high with this man. Although, I don’t drink alcohol is toxic to me and my family. My uncle cannot testify to this because he dead. Two of the companies that I have mentioned have been sued. That’s why they have disclaimers. Cigarettes have a warning from the surgeon general. Alcohol companies encourage people to drink responsibly. They also say they don’t encourage under age drinking (or smoking). Is this because they believe that it is morally wrong for young people to spend their money on drinking and smoking or is because they don’t anyone cutting into their profits. Should Bio Performance change some things to make themselves above reproach? Yes. Are they selling “magic beans?” The fact that my minivan went from approximately 325 miles per tank to approxmately 408 miles per tank I would have to say no.
d man on May 23rd, 2006 at 12:11 pm
This product works for my gas guzzlin full size SUV. I also have a K & N filter installed on my vehicle. To my understanding is if it is really ‘naphtalene or something like it’, Naphtalene needs an adequate amount of air to burn the fuel or it turns into carbon. Maybe because I have a high flow intake that I’m getting more mileage with these pills. I dont care what all these people are saying…bottom line is its working for me in a purely stop and go state. Nuff said
Rudy on May 26th, 2006 at 3:12 pm
I sold an additive back in the 1970′s….it was called Mix-I-Go. It was a liquid in a plastic bottle….and it worked! I have been approached by representatives from BioPerformance, but someone who used the product said it smells like “mothballs”….of course that meant nothing to me. I do know that there is good money to be made if any product works as represented. So I joined with http://www.4-ecorp.com/gab. They have been making their product for over 10 years….and marketing to various countries as well as to the government in ours. The product is made from a “mineral oil” base. Y’all have a great day!
brad on June 1st, 2006 at 1:03 pm
come on people wake up and smell the moth ball.I have tried it it doesnt work its not supposed to.They only care about you selling the product not the product itself.Its suckers like you that keep those late night info mercials running nite after nite after nite after nite.Want to get rich quick?sorry not going to happen.
Home Business Today... on June 3rd, 2006 at 6:59 pm
Yes, it’s definitely time for everyone to realize that Mims and Romero have scammed a lot of people. And that just plain stinks.
floridagal on August 27th, 2006 at 12:14 am
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Robert said on May 17th, 2006 at 9:02 pm:
It’s funny that the first thing Nick did in his comment was warn about legal action. Very unprofessional, and standard for this type of thing.
I’ve been in this industry long enough to know that when there are scams they first try to scare people with legal threats. But in the end it’s always them who suffer in the courts.
Don’t eat those mothballs Nick; they’re toxic!
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This guy’s name is Nick Ashton? It’s probably just a coincidence, but we knew a Nick Ashton in Florida who did films with Robert Deniro, went fishing with George and Jeb Bush, was a CNN or BBC correspondent, did Broadway plays, did work for Sir Norman Foster, knew Andrew Lloyd Weber and Donald Trump, accompanied the Queen of England to a state dinner, invented security window film, and flew back from the Pope’s funeral with Tony Blair. No, I’m not making that up. That’s what he claimed. We haven’t seen him around here in awhile.
I wonder if it is the same guy. No, it couldn’t be. Why would someone that accomplished and famous be selling fuel pills? Oh, I almost forgot. He is also a great chef and has been to Baghdad many times since the war began doing work to protect our personnel there.
Where does he find the time? It’s all I can do to work 40 hours a week plus some overtime and take care of my kids.
Utah woman on August 28th, 2006 at 8:46 am
Good Luck Nick Ashton….seems like you’re up to your old scamming ways again. Why don’t you ingest the little green pill yourself.
another floridagal on August 30th, 2006 at 8:49 am
Hi, floridagal. We know the same Nick Ashton from Florida. And I have spoken with a few other people who have heard all the same stories. We need to find a way to talk.
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On another note, here is some general advice for anyone giving money to someone for a business venture. Do a background check for things such as arrests and judgments. It could save you a great deal of grief. If a person never meets you at his office, maybe he doesn’t have an office. Find out if he has credit cards, owns property, and has real and verifiable business references. Anyone can invent them. And they do. Check out the status of his business. If the Secretary of State website in your state does not have his corporation, LLC, or other business form registered, or it has expired, that should be a big red warning flag.
Just because someone has been on television or in print and has an impressive website, it doesn’t mean that he has valid credentials. News people are very often fooled. Anyone can make claims on a website. Do you own thorough research before giving up your money, and you might be surprised that someone is not really who he is purporting to be. You will be glad you checked.
susan Wegener on January 2nd, 2007 at 5:24 pm
Ha!
It looks like Nick Ashton has had nothing to say for months. He is right up there with Amway reps and Scientology Gurus.
I am glad that he has been exposed!