Need quick SSH / server admin help

I am using putty to get SSH access to my server. What I need to do is create a backup of a directory on my server and then get that file on my computer somehow.

I do not have FTP access and don't know how to set this up.

I do have HTTP on the server but i get a 403 forbidden error when I try to access the file via my browser. I need help ASAP. If you can help I may be able to reward you.

Name your price if you can't do it for free or want some incentive

The faster the better. If you can get on AIM or MSN right now please get a hold of me. My aim is bikerjeg and MSN is bikerjeg -at- sbcglobal.net

Thanks in advance