It's bad enough that the United States economy is in dire straits as the stock market plummets and millions face unemployment. But on top of that comes another alleged investment fraud scheme that could be taking many millions - if not billions - of dollars from investors, this time those with Stanford Financial Group.

Stanford, which has offices in the Houston Galleria/Uptown area, already has had its assets frozen and has been placed in a receivership. The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a civil fraud complaint against Stanford, alleging an $8 billion "Ponzi" scheme in which money from new investors was used to pay dividends to older investors.

Meanwhile, Stanford's 35,000 investors and 3,000 employees are locked out of their funds while the feds probe further. It is hoped that by mid-March investors with less than $100,000 in Stanford will have their investments released, but for now the financial clouds over Stanford remain roiling and murky.

Yet Stanford investors should not feel alone. To explore their legal options in this darkening financial environment, they can consult an investment fraud lawyer with Gary S. Tucker & Associates, P.C.. The established Texas law firm, which has served many thousands of clients since 1973, can help determine the best court of action for protecting and reclaiming assets invested in Stanford Financial Group.

If you are one of Stanford's 35,000 customers or 3,000 employees, get an investment fraud lawyer with Gary S. Tucker & Associates, P.C.on your side.