No worries mate - I used to work for the ACCC and have seen this many times.
The internet can be a great place to meet people but you should
never send anyone you meet on there any money or financial details, no matter what they say... Personally I think the internet's best for making friends not meeting partners in most cases - but if you were to ever to find someone you liked you know they're dodgy if they ask for $$. Better luck next time steve-o!
Check out this site also
SCAMwatch home which lists all types of scams going around!
Also - if anyone on the site ever thinks something is dodgy for them feel free to shoot me a PM because I think I can just about say I've seen it all.
Cheers