I'm not sure how your typing skills are, but a decent income can be made as a transcriptionist. Some forms are more involved like medical and legal, due to all of the terminology... but there are other options. Many people do not have access to a computer (believe it or not) or may have difficulty structuring formal documents. People need letters to landlords, term papers, complaints to businesses, resumes, etc. You seem to be able to throw a sentence together so you are halfway there :thumbsup:
Put and ad in the paper and even ask local office supply stores (not Staples) to let you put cards up front. I used to hit people up with some sweet deals when it was around mid-terms and finals. I used to roll with Mavis Beacon so I could float through a bunch every night. :rasta:

Other than that... you're right... it's all a complete scam. :stoned: