No person shall induce, or attempt to induce, any person to give up or pay over any money or other thing of value which money or value does not exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00), by any false representation or pretense, or in exchange for any false or bogus coin or check, draft or other false evidence of value, or in consideration of refraining from a lawful or unlawful arrest, or in consideration of refraining from reporting any unlawful act to any public official. (1998 Code)