(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.

(b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of securing writings by deception, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Securing writings by deception is a felony and shall be prosecuted under appropriate State law if:

(1) The value of the property or obligation involved is five hundred dollars ($500.00) or more; or

(2) The victim of the offense is an elderly person or disabled adult.

(ORC 2913.43)