A former cricketer has been charged with fraud offences after allegedly faking cancer and using thousands of dollars in community fundraising to travel overseas.

Police charged Melissa Quinn, 35, with four fraud offences related to making a financial gain from a fake illness.

It is alleged the mother-of-four first told people she had cancer in August 2014 and began raising money for an all-expenses paid trip to the United States for treatment.

Cricket Australia and high profile players, including former Test captain Michael Clarke, were involved in fundraising efforts.

Police said she faked having cancer again in 2016, claiming to be afflicted with ovarian cancer and chronic myeloid leukaemia.

According to police, about $45,000 was raised for Ms Quinn.

Ms Quinn allegedly faked three types of cancer. ( ABC News )

The police charges include the use of a false document to obtain financial advantage, making a false document to obtain financial advantage by deception, and dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception.

Ms Quinn, from Casino in northern New South Wales, was the first female cricketer selected to go to Westfield Sports High, one of the most prestigious sports high schools in the country.

Famous Australian alumni include Mr Clarke as well as former Socceroo Harry Kewell.

The ABC understands she played for NSW's under-19s team before putting a promising career on hold when she became a mother.

Ms Quinn worked for Cricket NSW from October 2015 and resigned in June 2016.

Cricket NSW has declined to comment on the developments.

She is due to face Casino Local Court in April.