The online retail giant has started working with the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) on the new service.
The fakes could endanger the health of vulnerable people who rely on the socks for comfort and blood circulation.
The robbery took place at a remote truck stop when an armed security detail stepped away from an armoured vehicle.
Williams replaces Tim Moss, who is due to leave the IPO on September 1, while a permanent CEO is sought.
A key feature of the alleged counterfeiting activity was a so-called "order this/get this" ploy, according to court documents.
37 per cent of 15-24-yer-olds had bought one or several fake products intentionally in the last 12 months.
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