Riddle

I can be told and can make you crazy. Most people don't like me and think I'm harmful. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.Rumor
B.Secret
C.Insult
D.Lie
Hint: It's a word with 3 letters, starting with "L".

Answer

Lie

Why this is the answer

A lie can be told to someone, and believing or being caught in one can drive a person to distraction, since most people consider lying harmful.

This riddle is filed under "What Am I?" Riddles and rated Easy.