People are giving incorrect directions to people they dislike
Most people will not open show their dislike or hatred for a person since it is not socially acceptable.
However there are indirect ways to find out if someone dislikes you.
People will often misguide the person they dislike, giving wrong information to waste time and cause losses.
If a person is new to a city or town, they will ask long time residents for information.
When a local resident, gives wrong information and directions, it indicates dislike or hatred, so it is better to be careful.