Deceived

• Used weasel words
• Kool & the Gang hit that pointed them in the wrong direction?
• Threw off the scent
• Gave false clues to, e.g
• Took for a ride
• Gave the wrong message
• Gave false info to
• Engaged in deception

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Misled may refer to: "Misled" (Celine Dion song) "Misled" (Kool & the Gang song)