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No, the charge theft of service is a crime. Only police officers can charge someone with a crime. However the contractor can sue you in civil court for theft of service. In strict terms though the contractor is not charging the crime.

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Yes, if a contractor intentionally fails to provide services agreed upon with the client and accepts payment for those services, they can be charged with theft of service. This may involve situations where the contractor does not complete the work, performs substandard work, or engages in fraudulent practices.

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