The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office says the Port Byron couple were charged with scheme to defraud and endangering the welfare of a child on Friday. Authorities say the couple faked the story of their son having Hodgkin lymphoma and set up a GoFundMe page that raised over $3,000 in donations.
The family was also invited to an SU practice in August 2017, where they met with athletes and coaches.
GoFundMe said in a Monday statement that anyone who donated to the campaign will have their money refunded.