19-year-old's side hustle: Testing boyfriends for suspected homosexuality goes viral

Anthony Magafas, a 19-year-old content creator from Sydney, Australia, has found an unexpected side business: testing boyfriends for suspected homosexuality. What began as a free service for female friends has transformed into a paid gig after a viral TikTok video brought a flood of requests.

Magafas, who is gay himself, offers to discreetly contact men whose partners suspect they might be hiding their sexuality. He then attempts to gauge their interest in same-sex relationships by engaging them online. If he receives a positive response, he provides screenshots to the client. He reports having taken on about 12 cases, identifying approximately four men as gay.

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I just want to help these girls.

Initially, Magafas did not intend to monetize this service. However, after posting a TikTok video about potential signs of men hiding their sexuality, which garnered over 450,000 views, he was inundated with messages. This overwhelming response prompted him to start charging a nominal fee of AUD $20 per test, which he states covers little more than a coffee and a meal.

Magafas emphasizes that his primary motivation is to help women seeking clarity, not to profit. Despite the attention, he has paused the service due to potential safety risks, as some men he contacts might be violent. He is currently pursuing a degree in business and marketing and continues his work as a content creator.

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I'm not doing it to make money, I just want to help girls.