(a) No person, by deception, shall cause another to execute any writing that disposes of or encumbers property, or by which a pecuniary obligation is incurred.
(ORC 2913.43)
(b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of securing writings by deception. Except as otherwise provided in this division, securing writings by deception is a misdemeanor of the first degree. If the value of the property or the obligation involved is one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more, securing writings by deception is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate State law. If the victim of the offense is an elderly person or disabled adult, securing writings by deception is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate State law. (Ord. 2012-20. Passed 5-21- 12.)